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André Picard: Vancouver's drug crisis

May 24 2017, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. André Picard: Vancouver's drug crisis. Mayor Gregor Robertson and the City of Vancouver are inviting residents and key stakeholders to an evening with André Picard to hear him speak about the overdose crisis and the links between physical health and the health of society.. Speakers:Mayor Gregor Robertson (MC)Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer, VCHJennifer Breakspear, Executive Director of PHS Community Services SocietyKeynote Speaker: André PicardAndre Picard is one of Canada's top health and public policy observers and commentators.He reports for health for the Globe and Mail, is releasing a book in Vancouver on May 25, Matters of Life and Death: Public Health Issues in Canada, and has spoken about the illicit drug crisis in Vancouver... Event Details. Location: 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver