Toronto 
Events Description
At The Walrus Talks Opioids, medical experts, frontline workers, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience with opioid use disorder will share evidence-based strategies for tackling the crisis, highlight proven policy solutions, and outline what we can do to end the crisis.
With a specific focus on Ontario, on a topic that’s relevant across the country, The Walrus Talks Opioids offers attendees the chance to learn and interact with leading experts in the field who are engaging with the crisis with compassion and respect for human dignity.
Featuring
Kevin Brosseau, Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl, Privy Council Office
Rennie Linklater, PhD, Senior Director, Shkaabe Makwa, CAMH
Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington; Chair, Ontario’s Big City Mayors
Scott Menzies, Founder, Hard Hats Support; CEO, The Coating Inspector
Suzanne Obiorah, Chief Executive Officer, Somerset West Community Health Centre
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $0-$20
General Admission: $20
Students and Seniors: $12
Livestream: $0 upon prior registration
How to get tickets?
Phone: (416) 971-5004
Email: events@thewalrus.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue & Address
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St W, Toronto
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
East of the Museum subway station on Line 1 (Yonge-University)
