Director Walters concluded a productive international mission to Ottawa where he underscored America's strong friendship with the government and citizens of Canada. During the visit, Director Walters thanked the Canadian government for their renewed focus on disrupting organized criminal activity and drug trafficking and met with high-level officials including the Drug Prevention Network of Canada - a group committed to preventing drug use before it starts and reducing drug use among Canadian citizens.
During a keynote speech hosted by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, Walters pledged to continue to work with high-level Canadian officials and highlighted progress made in reducing drug use in the United States.