Spikes in overdoses reported across countryFrom March 2019 to May 2020, Ontario's coroner reported a 25 per cent increase in fatal overdoses. There is "no question" that the CERB program is contributing to an increase in overdoses, she said. "We have lost some clients who we loved dearly and that side of things has been really, really painful for us." In Winnipeg, the head of a charity that provides housing, emergency shelter and addictions supports also said CERB is contributing to a recent rise in illicit drug use. Asked about claims that CERB is driving overdoses, B.C.

Source: CBC News June 10, 2020 21:00 UTC