Mr. Speaker, too many Canadians have died and too many lives are in danger because of opioid addiction.
Over the past two decades, more than 10,000 Canadians have died from opioid use and an untold number of people now suffer from addictions. The consensus is clear: we need effective leadership and coordination at the federal level to reduce the number of overdoses in Canada.
Is the minister ready to show leadership and declare a national public health emergency?