Dying for Access

In Alberta people are DYING FOR ACCESS to harm reduction, safer supply and evidence based treatment.

On February 23, 2022 join us and other activists in solidarity with people who use drugs for our rallies and vigils for the many lives lost.

Edmonton: Alberta legislature at 12:00PM

Calgary: Outside City Hall at 12:00PM

Lethbridge: Galt Gardens at 7:00PM

Bring signs and photos of your loved ones, your loud voices and friends!

We greatly appreciate your support of these events. Whether you advocate in a small way (ie/ write letters and share our information) or join us in something louder, every effort to keep the pressure on is valued!

To address the ongoing crisis, we call on the Government of Alberta to: 

  • Expand supervised consumption services and reopen closed sites 

  • Scrap the harmful provincial regulations for consumption services 

  • Provide access to safe regulated substances to replace toxic street drugs 

  • Offer rapid, barrier-free access to medical detox and evidence-based treatment.

Our joint statement is signed by the following organizations:

  • Alberta Alliance Who Educate and Advocate Responsibly (AAWEAR) 

  • Alberta Public Health Association (APHA) 

  • Boots on Ground 

  • Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs (CAPUD) 

  • Canadian Drug Policy Coalition 

  • Calgary Chapter – Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP) 

  • EACH+EVERY: Businesses for Harm Reduction 

  • Friends of Medicare 

  • Moms Stop the Harm (MSTH) 

  • Street Cats 

  • StreetCCRED 

  • Water Warriors YEG 

  • Workers for Ethical Substance Use Policy (WESUP) 

  • Alberta Nurses Coalition for Harm Reduction (ANCHR)