We know OxyContin is not safe supply. OxyContin caused a fraction of overdose deaths compared to fentanyl. We saw overdose deaths in the U.S. grow 275% between 2016-2021, more than in Canada, where they doubled.
We can look at Alberta's record. In April, it had a record number of overdoses. Lethbridge already surpassed it by August this year, and last year was a record year. Lethbridge has closed its safe consumption sites.
Can you talk about the effectiveness of harm reduction interventions like drug checking, supervised safe consumption sites, and how many lives are saved?