VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says he doesn’t mind being told his government’s approach to the toxic drug and overdose crisis is too narrow and doomed to…
He says he welcomes a consensus that more needs to be done about an emergency that has cost more than 11,000 lives.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
The overdose crisis debate is expected to continue through the spring as the government highlighted in its throne speech its work on a model of addictions care that moves people from detox to treatment. Falcon said B.C.’s current plan isn’t working and announced a proposal to spend $1.5 billion over three years, if elected, to overhaul addiction services in B.C. and build a recovery system of care.The government is too focused on decriminalizing hard drugs like fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crystal meth and not investing enough in education and treatment, said Falcon.Article content
“I never want to hear of anyone that is not seeking treatment because of the barrier of cost,” said Falcon.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
B.C. Premier Eby uses surplus budget cash for one-time billion-dollar growth fundThe premier says the grants are available to B.C.\u0027s 188 municipalities and regional districts.
Read more »
B.C. Premier Eby uses surplus budget cash for one-time billion-dollar growth fundSURREY, B.C. — Every community in British Columbia will be eligible for infrastructure grants coming from a one-time $1-billion government fund.
Read more »
B.C. Premier Eby uses surplus budget cash for one-time billion-dollar growth fundEvery community in B.C. will be eligible for new infrastructure grants
Read more »
B.C. Premier Eby uses surplus budget cash for one-time billion-dollar growth fund | National NewswatchNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. Make it a daily habit.
Read more »
Premier David Eby riding high in opinion polls but respondents rap performance on health careHowever, people aren\u0027t happy with government performance on health care, economy, poll finds
Read more »
Province pledges one-time grants totalling $1B for B.C. cities, regional districts - Terrace StandardProvince pledges one-time grants totalling $1B for B.C. cities, regional districts
Read more »