That, pursuant to Standing Order 108 (2), the Committee undertake a study of the opioid epidemic and toxic drug crisis in Canada and specifically look at the impacts of measures that are being taken, and additional measures which could be taken, to address the toxic drug crisis, reduce harm, and save lives. That the Committee holds a minimum of eight (8) meetings on this study, including one (1) meeting with an explicit focus on the toxic drug crisis in indigenous, rural, northern, and remote communities, and that at least two (2) meetings be conducted after September 30th, 2023 to allow for the committee to hear evidence related to British Columbia’s drug decriminalization experiment. That the committee present its findings and recommendations to the House and that the committee request a comprehensive response to the report by the government.
Is there any debate on that motion?
Go ahead, Dr. Hanley.