Global Health and Security

Canada’s Overdose Crisis and Domestic Security Challenges 

What comes to mind when you think of NATO? For many, it is military conflict or external geopolitical threats. However, security challenges are not confined to the battlefield. In Canada, the ongoing overdose crisis, driven largely by synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, has become a significant domestic security issue.  Drug overdoses do not only affect Read More…

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Canada, Fentanyl, and Safe Injection Sites: A Closer Look at Harm Reduction

Canada’s harm reduction efforts face new challenges with the onset of the fentanyl crisis. Safe injection sites have become a topic of debate among Canadian health officials and municipal governments, with no simple answers in sight.