On May 31, 2024 Eric Engler, Chief of Staff, Ministers Office, Mental Health and Addiction made the following comment to Janet Eremenko’s statement on the announcement of a new recovery community for Grande Prairie with an expected completion date of 2027 and concerning the state of the toxic drug crisis in Alberta today.

“Red Deer city council has made history as the first in Canada voting to close an overdose prevention site. Ignoring decades of research, Mayor Ken Johnston asserted this will set the groundwork for the city to become "free from addiction." People across the country should pay attention.”