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Clear opioid-related deaths fell 17% across Canada in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to new federal data.
However, they rose up in Quebec, Newfoundland, Labrador and the Northwest Territories at the same time.
A new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction says opioid toxic deaths remain “very high” despite a decline in deaths across Canada.
In 2024, there were 7,150 obvious opioid-related deaths in Canada, an average of 20 per day.
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British Columbia reported the most deaths of 2,299 people. Ontario saw 2,231 deaths and Alberta reported 1,181 opioid-related deaths, while all three provinces reported a decline compared to 2023.
Quebec ranked fourth in 2024 with 645 deaths, up from the 536 reported in 2023, more than double the number of deaths in 2022.
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In Newfoundland and Labrador, 45 people died in 2024, starting from 37 in 2024 in 2023.
The Northwest Territory reported six deaths last year, up from three in 2023.
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