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Marjorie Michel: “Over the last year, our new government has taken concrete steps to detect and disrupt the illegal drug trade, and to…”

On the recordJune 15, 2026
Over the last year, our new government has taken concrete steps to detect and disrupt the illegal drug trade, and to help people struggling with addictions. Despite some positive results, the fight against the toxic drug crisis is far from over.
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Marjorie Michel
Liberal Party of Canada

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Commenting on opioid death statistics and government actions.

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