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Liberal government announces $71.7M in funding to tackle opioid abuse in B.C.
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September 6, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas-Taylor announced a new agreement with the B.C. government that would see her government commit $71.7 million to improve access to treatment to help battle the opioid crisis in B.C.
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Liberal government announces $71.7M in funding to tackle opioid abuse in B.C.00:29 | September 6, 2018
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