e-305 (Illicit drug use)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Canada is the world leader in per-capita prescription opioid consumption. Deaths related to opioid overdose are a public health crisis;
- Naloxone is a medication that has been used in Canada for over 40 years to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, has virtually no side effects and has no abuse potential;
- Most accidental overdose emergencies involving illicit substance use occurs in the presence of another witness;
- A study in Ontario has identified that only 46% of those involved in an emergency overdose would call 911. This compare with over 90% who would call for a cardiac arres; and
- A primary barrier to calling 911 in an overdose has been identified as being fear of police presence and the potential for criminal charges.
- Open for signature
- April 15, 2016, at 5:09 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- August 13, 2016, at 5:09 p.m. (EDT)
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
Province / Territory | Signatures |
---|---|
Alberta | 50 |
British Columbia | 68 |
Manitoba | 14 |
New Brunswick | 16 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 4 |
Northwest Territories | 1 |
Nova Scotia | 22 |
Nunavut | 1 |
Ontario | 476 |
Prince Edward Island | 27 |
Quebec | 23 |
Saskatchewan | 3 |
Yukon | 2 |