Health Threats are Changing
So are we. With more than 25 years of experience defending against some of the world’s most pressing public health threats, Emergent BioSolutions is on the frontlines of Canada’s opioid crisis.
Mapping the Impact of the Opioid Crisis
Opioid overdose has claimed thousands of lives in Canada and continues to be a serious threat to public health. Explore the impact of the opioid crisis in Canada through the stories of those who have been affected through our interactive map.
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What My Mom Would Want Me to Tell You if She Were Alive Today
Amanda Lick, U.S. Director, Community Health Solutions, joined Emergent to make a difference in the opioid crisis. For her, like many Emergent team members, it’s personal. Amanda lost her mom to opioid overdose, and ever since has built a career around advocating for families like hers.
Countermeasures: The Opioid Crisis
In Countermeasures, we explore some of the communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis. From the corridors of elder care
facilities to the bustling halls of high schools, hear from advocates, public health experts, and people who are using their lived
experience to make things better for their communities.
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Emergent’s Indigenous Peoples Rights Statement
At Emergent, we recognize and respect the individual and collective rights of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Emergent is committed to upholding these rights and supporting ongoing efforts toward reconciliation.
We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples have stewarded the lands and waters across Canada for generations and continue to play a vital role within the cultural, humanitarian and social framework of the country. We are committed to honoring Indigenous rights, beliefs, perspectives and traditions, by walking alongside our Indigenous communities to deliver culturally appropriate care with Indigenous-led, trauma-informed, and respectful health services that integrate land-based and traditional healing practices with Western medicine.
The opioid crisis disproportionately affects Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Systemic issues and inequities have contributed to an epidemic of unsupported health and wellness struggles among Canada’s Indigenous communities. Addressing the opioid overdose epidemic requires education, access to healthcare resources such as naloxone, Indigenous-led culturally safe practices, and a dedication to ensuring no one is left behind in our shared pursuit of healing and wellness in Canada’s Indigenous communities. These measures reflect our responsibility to care for life, to act with compassion, and to ensure our communities have what they need to stay safe.
