Mr. Speaker, Canada's approach to addressing the toxic drug and overdose crisis and substance use-related harms is comprehensive, equitable, collaborative and compassionate. It is guided by the Canadian drugs and substances strategy. This federal strategy outlines a continuum of care, including prevention and education, harm reduction, treatment and recovery.
Our government supports an evidence-based, person-centred, trauma-informed public health approach that also offers culturally safe treatment options. That said, our government also wants to protect public health. We have invested over $1 billion since 2017 to address the overdose crisis head-on by investing in public health and public safety. This includes funding the RCMP to target organized drug crime and prevent the cross-border movement of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals.
We will continue to do everything in our power to stop the needless harms and deaths of Canadians due to this crisis, while also maintaining safe communities.