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flag Manitoba delays opening its first supervised drug site to ensure safety and services, with no set launch date yet.

flag Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has delayed the opening of the province’s first supervised drug consumption site, citing the need to ensure robust health and social services, safety, and proper coordination with the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre. flag While the site remains planned for 366 Henry Ave., a less residential location, no firm launch date has been set, with officials now indicating it could take weeks or months. flag The government is prioritizing thorough preparation over speed, rejecting rushed implementation despite political criticism and public concerns. flag Federal approval is still required for permanent operation, and the site will offer overdose response and treatment referrals but not drug supply.

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