OPIOID POISONING COMMITTEE

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Updated: March 31, 2022

March 28, 2022: City of Edmonton Submission on Decriminalization of Drugs

March 8, 2022: Written Submission to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s Select Special Committee to Examine Safe Supply

February 7, 2022: We lack timely, local data about opioid poisoning events

December 10, 2021: The sharp increase in the number of opioid related poisoning incidents and deaths, and the Alberta government’s insufficient response, leave room for improvement.

December 10, 2021: Response to the Select Special Committee to Examine Safe Supply Announcement by the Alberta Government

September 24, 2021: Emergency Policy Request for Opioid Poisoning Reduction

September 9, 2021: New Opioid Poisoning Committee

September 9, 2021: Recording of the New Opioid Committee Press Conference.