Fort McMurray MP Laila Goodridge Criticizes Trudeau’s Drug Policies Amid Rising Overdose Deaths
OTTAWA — Fort McMurray Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge has intensified her criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s drug policies, citing a more than 200 per cent increase in drug-related deaths during his tenure. Speaking during question period in the House of Commons, Goodridge called on Trudeau to abandon what she described as his government’s “failed drug experiment” and to prioritize treatment and recovery over harm reduction.
“We need treatment and recovery so we can bring our loved-ones home drug free,” Goodridge said in a heated exchange, accusing the federal government of enabling the rise in overdose deaths with policies that decriminalize hard drugs. She urged the Prime Minister to reverse course and adopt a stricter approach to combating the drug crisis.
Goodridge also highlighted concerns about Canada’s growing role as a net exporter of illicit drugs such as fentanyl, pointing to lax border enforcement as a contributing factor. She called for stronger measures to intercept substances used in drug production. “We need to secure our borders against drugs and chemical precursors,” she said.
The Liberal government’s policies on drug use and addiction include supervised consumption sites and decriminalization efforts in some provinces. These policies aim to reduce drug-related harms and fatalities, although critics like Goodridge argue they fail to address the root causes of addiction or provide adequate recovery support.
“We need a Canada first approach to fix with the Prime Minister broke on the addictions crisis and illegal drugs. Goodridge called on Trudeau to fully reverse his current liberalized drug policies.
