Opioid Crisis
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CBSA warns ‘industry pressure’ slowing action on tranquillizers in fentanylNewly released documents suggest the Canada Border Services Agency's attempt to crack down on animal sedatives in fentanyl have been hampered by industry lobbying.PoliticsMar 11
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Endometriosis care delays force Alberta woman to seek help abroad: ‘Just want my life back’'I shouldn't have to go out of country. I feel like I should be able to get that care and that help here where I am, but it's just not possible,' said Talia Assu-Gregg, 20.HealthJan 20
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Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, bankruptcy deal to get U.S. judge approvalThe deal overseen by a U.S. bankruptcy judge would require members of the Sackler family who own the company to contribute up to $7 billion and give up ownership.U.S. NewsNov 14, 2025
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Carfentanil deaths rising in Alberta with big increase in EdmontonFrom January to May, 68 per cent of opioid deaths in Alberta involved carfentanil — up 10 per cent from 2024 — and in Edmonton, carfentanil deaths jumped from 17 to 78 per cent.HealthSep 17, 2025
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Opioid deaths down 17% nationally, but up in some provinces, data showsNew data from the Federal government shows in 2024 the number of opioid related deaths fell 17 per cent nationally compared to one year prior.HealthAug 22, 2025
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‘This isn’t over yet’: Opioid-related deaths reach new heights in Edmonton"The sirens were endless," one harm-reduction expert said.HealthJul 3, 2025
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Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% but 20 people still died per day in 2024The data for 2024 released Wednesday by the Public Health Agency of Canada showed 7,146 deaths were recorded last year, 80 per cent of which were in just three provinces.HealthJun 25, 2025
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New Purdue opioid crisis settlement builds ‘momentum’ for Canada: B.C. AGA U.S. settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family came days after a B.C.-led lawsuit against McKinsey for its alleged role in Canada's opioid crisis was certified.HealthJun 20, 2025
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Purdue Pharma, Sackler family to settle U.S. opioid lawsuits for US$7.4BThe $7.4 billion payment to 55 U.S. states and territories is intended to resolve claims that the drugmaker's pain medication OxyContin caused a nationwide opioid addiction crisis.U.S. NewsJun 16, 2025
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Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatmentThe Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia said existing evidence shows that forcing people into treatment actually increases risks.CanadaJun 3, 2025
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