Canada’s housing crisis, opioid epidemic collide in downtown Ottawa

Canada’s opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding, and the most recent data shows nearly 4,000 Canadians died during the first half of last year — that’s more than 20 deaths per day. These challenges are fueling safety concerns in cities nationwide, including the nation’s capital. Touria Izri joins a police officer on patrol in downtown Ottawa to witness these issues firsthand.

• In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collide