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BC Attorney General Pursues Opioid Accountability After Purdue Settlement

6/22/2025

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British Columbia's Attorney General Niki Sharma is inspired by Purdue Pharma's $7.5 billion U.S. settlement related to the opioid crisis. As she pushes forward with similar lawsuits in Canada, the B.C. government seeks to reclaim healthcare costs and ensure accountability for the companies responsible for the tragic loss of over 16,000 lives in the province.

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British Columbia's Attorney General Niki Sharma is inspired by Purdue Pharma's $7.5 billion U.S. settlement related to the opioid crisis. As she pushes forward with similar lawsuits in Canada, the B.C. government seeks to reclaim healthcare costs and ensure accountability for the companies responsible for the tragic loss of over 16,000 lives in the province.