Professor Gerard Bury:

I do not know if the evidence is that strong. I do know that there has been a reduction in overdoses in the areas surrounding those sites where they have been established in both Vancouver and Sydney. Those are the two sites where the data appears to be strongest. Vancouver relates back to almost 20 years in terms of the provision of these facilities. They tried to avoid the simple measure of enumerating lives saved but they have clearly shown a reduction in overdose incidence in the areas they serve. Mr. Duffin might want to come in on that.