Government of Canada to make an important announcement on substance use and addictions

The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Social Services, Mr. Lionel Carmant, will hold a news conference on substance use and addictions.

October 24, 2024, Montreal, QC — The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Quebec's Minister Responsible for Social Services, Mr. Lionel Carmant, will hold a news conference on substance use and addictions. They will be joined by the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Member of Parliament for Hochelaga.

There will be an opportunity for journalists to ask questions following their remarks.

Journalists who wish to participate must obtain accreditation by writing to: accreditations@msss.gouv.qc.ca. Only those who have received confirmation of their registration will be able to attend the press conference.

Date
October 25, 2024

Time
9:30 AM (ET)

Location
This event will be held in person only at:

Montreal, QC
Note: The address of the event will only be sent by email to accredited journalists.

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Media Inquiries:

Yuval Daniel
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
819-360-6927

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca