Canada’s housing crisis and opioid epidemic collide in nation's capital

Canada's opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding, and the most recent data shows nearly 4,000 Canadians died during the first half of last year — that’s more than 20 deaths per day. The devastation is plain to see in cities across the country, where housing is out of reach for many. These challenges are fueling safety concerns in cities nationwide, including the nation's capital. To see the challenges firsthand, Global News joins a police officer on patrol in downtown Ottawa. Touria Izri has more on the story. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10216880/homelessness-and-opioid-use-ottawa/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #Canada #Housing #Opioids