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British Columbia had a grim record-breaking year in 2020 in its ongoing opioid crisis, with more than 1,700 people dying of drug overdoses, according to new data released Thursday. While urban centres such as Vancouver and Victoria saw the highest number of deaths, rural and remote areas also saw a spike in overdose calls to 911.
Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to fully participate in Canadian society. For persons with disabilities, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that many Canadians continue to face barriers to inclusion. That is why the Government of Canada continues to take action to break down barriers to help ensure that persons with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and workplaces.
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the military commander leading Canada’s vaccine logistics, said today that pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will significantly ramp up its deliveries of doses next month.
Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to fully participate in Canadian society. For persons with disabilities, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that many Canadians continue to face barriers to inclusion. That is why the Government of Canada continues to take action to break down barriers to help ensure that persons with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and workplaces.
Last year was B.C.’s deadliest on record for drug overdoses, with almost five people dying every day on average, according to the BC Coroners Service.