Government of Canada takes further action to address fentanyl precursor chemicals
Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is taking further action to address the issue of fentanyl precursor chemicals, which are used to make fentanyl and other opioids.
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced that the government will be:
- Releasing a discussion paper on the regulation of fentanyl precursor chemicals
- Consulting with stakeholders on the best way to regulate these chemicals
- Taking action to address the illegal importation and diversion of fentanyl precursor chemicals
- Investing in research on the harms associated with fentanyl and other opioids
“The fentanyl crisis is a serious public health emergency,” said Minister Hajdu. “We are taking action to address this issue on all fronts, including regulating fentanyl precursor chemicals.”
Fentanyl precursor chemicals are chemicals that are used to make fentanyl and other opioids. These chemicals are often diverted from legitimate uses and used to make illicit drugs.
The government’s discussion paper on the regulation of fentanyl precursor chemicals will explore a range of options for regulating these chemicals, including:
- Scheduling fentanyl precursor chemicals under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Restricting the importation and exportation of fentanyl precursor chemicals
- Requiring businesses that use fentanyl precursor chemicals to have a license
- Tracking the movement of fentanyl precursor chemicals
The government will be consulting with stakeholders on the best way to regulate fentanyl precursor chemicals. This consultation will include law enforcement, public health officials, industry representatives, and other stakeholders.
The government will also be taking action to address the illegal importation and diversion of fentanyl precursor chemicals. This will include working with law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend those who are involved in the illegal importation and diversion of these chemicals.
The government is also investing in research on the harms associated with fentanyl and other opioids. This research will help to inform the government’s policy decisions on how to address this issue.
“We are committed to taking action to address the fentanyl crisis,” said Minister Hajdu. “We will continue to work with our partners to save lives and protect Canadians from the harms of fentanyl and other opioids.”
Government of Canada takes further action to address fentanyl precursor chemicals
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