Michael McLeod, the Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories has just announced a substantial investment towards substance and addictions programs from the Federal Government.
In an effort to provide better counseling and addictions recovery to the Tlicho region, MP McLeod has announced on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, that $1.9 million will be going towards Tlicho Leagia Ts’iili Ko for their project “Tlicho No One Left Alone”.
This program is a vital tool for people in the region who are dealing with drug addictions. It also helps to train new coaches and instructors to use their lived experience with addictions to better provide aid to the people who need it.
MP McLeod spoke on the importance of this development, saying “Canada continues to face the tragedies of the illegal toxic drug supply and overdose crisis, a crisis that does not spare people living here in Behchoko or in any community. We are committed to supporting organizations who have the trust of their communities and are helping connect people who are struggling to the care and supports they need. We will continue to work together to connect people to health care and help save lives.”
The Honourable Ya’ara Saks also weighed in on the matter.
“We recognize the tragic toll substance use is taking on families, friends and communities across Canada. Our comprehensive and compassionate approach is about connecting people to care and saving lives. We are supporting community organizations that have deep roots in their communities, the trust of their clients and the first-hand knowledge needed to make a real difference in people’s lives. We are using every tool at our disposal to end this crisis and build a safer, healthier and more caring future for all Canadians.”
