Again, we have to ensure that investments made in this space are provided comprehensively and in coordination and collaboration with the communities in which they're located.
We have to recognize that there remains a high level of stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs, and that we all want to live in communities that are safe. We all want to ensure that our children can walk to school and play in playgrounds in areas where they're not going to be at risk of experiencing harm, just like people who use drugs need safety, support and care.
It's about coordination and collaboration. We know that harm reduction interventions, including safe consumption sites, are proven to be effective when they are implemented with those wraparound supports and with access to other community-based services, such as housing and justice-oriented supports.
We would advocate, again, that full continuum of investment across the spectrum of care.
