New BC Health Minister plans to combat drug overdoses by merging mental health into the health ministry.

British Columbia's new Health Minister, Josie Osborne, plans to tackle the province's drug overdose crisis by integrating the former Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions into the Health Ministry. Osborne aims to increase treatment beds and reduce overdose deaths, which have surpassed 15,000 over eight years. The move has drawn criticism from advocates who push for decriminalization and safe drug supply initiatives.

November 25, 2024
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