Opioid deaths dropped 23% in 2025 — bringing 'cautious optimism' from Canada's top doctor | Unpublished
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Opioid deaths dropped 23% in 2025 — bringing 'cautious optimism' from Canada's top doctor

June 15, 2026

Opioid overdose deaths across Canada dropped by nearly a quarter last year compared to 2024, with health officials hailing the data as a sign that the federal government's drug policy is working.



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