These investments will help respond to the toxic illegal drug supply and prevent overdose in Ontario and British Columbia March 17, 2022 | Toronto, ON | Health Canada The evidence is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a worsening of the overdose crisis, which continues to affect individuals, families and communities across Canada every single day. The pandemic has exacerbated the illegal drug supply in Canada, which is causing high rates of overdoses and deaths. Since the onset of the opioid crisis and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has invested mor…