Bill C-2, also known as the Respect for Communities Act, was first introduced to the House of Commons on October 18, 2013. The bill is the government’s response to…
Taking Control: Pathways to Drug Policies That Work
This report from the Global Commission on Drug Policy calls on governments to rethink global drug policy, to take some immediate measures to address drug problems, and…
Promoting Smart Policy on Drugs
Brief to the Canadian delegation to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) from Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network Click here to view the…
An Injection of Reason: Critical Analysis of Bill C-2
A joint brief with the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network presenting our concerns about the federal government’s proposed Bill C-2 — which undermines the rights of people who use drugs…
Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response in Canada
In consultation with experts who work in frontline overdose prevention programs across Canada, this brief was developed to identify policy changes that can save lives and make Canada safer for all.
Getting To Tomorrow: A Report on Canadian Drug Policy
A report documents the failing role that current federal drug policies play in supporting safety and health and draws attention to the acute need for an improved…
2011-2012: Building a Movement
Read our Annual Report for highlights from our program for the 2011/2012 year. Click below to view the publication in full screen.
Stop The Violence BC: How Not to Protect Community Health and Safety
Stop the Violence BC is a coalition of academics, past/present members of law enforcement, and the general public concerned about the links between cannabis prohibition in BC…
Stop The Violence BC: Breaking the Silence: Cannabis prohibition, organized crime, and gang violence
Stop the Violence BC is a coalition of academics, past/present members of law enforcement, and the general public concerned about the links between cannabis prohibition in BC…
