REGINA POLICE REPORT SHOCKING NEW FIGURES — 244 DRUG OVERDOSES IN MARCH

Carla Beck’s Team Continues To Demand Proper Investment In Treatment Spaces, Frontline Supports

REGINA – As Scott Moe continues to claim he’s got a plan to address the out-of-control drug crisis in Saskatchewan, newly released data from Regina police reports 244 drug overdose incidents in March alone, more than double the number recorded the month prior.

The data, released earlier this week, makes it clear the drug crisis is getting worse, while Moe claims to be adding treatment spaces and frontline resources. On Tuesday in Question Period, the Premier himself admitted the inadequate number of treatment spaces currently available in Saskatchewan were “largely full.” He also conceded the average wait time for drug treatment can be as long as six weeks.

“The delays for treatment can be the difference between life and death,” said Nicole Sarauer, Shadow Minister for Justice, Corrections & Community Safety. “We know that April has awful numbers too — three deaths and 29 overdose calls on the weekend here in Regina alone.

“Clearly the Premier isn’t doing enough to get these people help. He’s failed to add spaces and now people will die while waiting for treatment.”

The Regina police data indicates eight people died of drug overdoses in January, five in February and one person passed away in March.

Moe also rejected questions Wednesday of why his government turned to a private, for-profit company from outside of Saskatchewan for addictions support when so many agencies trying to operate in the province have been inadequately funded.

“We know there are incredible people right here in Saskatchewan that know these communities and can provide the care and compassion for people fighting addiction,” said Betty Nippi-Albright, Shadow Minister for Mental Health & Addictions.

“When it comes to this drug crisis, Scott Moe seems more focused on funding his political allies and donors than getting people help.

“This is shameful and yet it’s what we’ve come to expect from this Sask. Party time and time again.

“I want every person in this province to know that Carla Beck’s team will not stop fighting for a proper response to this drug crisis. We will stop at nothing to get people the lifesaving help they desperately need — clearly, it’s time for change.”

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