Mr. Speaker, the opioid and addictions crisis is having a profound impact on Canadians across the country. Our approach is rooted in science, facts and research, as well as compassion and the work we can do on the ground, hand in hand with the organizations, provinces, municipalities and experts. We will continue to take an approach based on public health, not on criminalizing people who are suffering from addiction. That is what will save lives.
In the House of Commons on October 30th, 2024. See this statement in context.