Effective drug policy begins with listening to lived experience and grounding in credible evidence. Explore these resources to support learning, advocacy and policy solutions for researchers, advocates, community members and decision-makers working to replace failed laws with approaches that prioritize public health and human rights.
Publications, Learning, and Data to Drive Better Drug Policy
Our resources include:
- Reports and Publications – Reports, submissions and analyses including Getting to Tomorrow: 7 Actions to End the Unregulated Drug Crisis, It’s Not a Crime to Save a Life, and A Report on Canadian Drug Policy
- Guides & Learning – Tools for anyone to learn about the unregulated drug crisis and drug policy solutions, such as the History of Drug Policy in Canada, Critical Terminology Guide, and Avoiding Stigmatizing Language
- Research & Data – Evidence summaries and analyses that inform our policy positions
Browse our collection of resources to stay informed.
Reports and Publications
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Alberta’s Decision to Close Supervised Consumption Sites Will Result in Needless Death
Read more: Alberta’s Decision to Close Supervised Consumption Sites Will Result in Needless DeathAs organizations working to advance policies grounded in human rights and public health, HIV Legal…
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UN Committee Rejects Canada’s Position, Calls for Action on Preventable Deaths
Read more: UN Committee Rejects Canada’s Position, Calls for Action on Preventable DeathsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, Canada | March 24, 2026—Yesterday, the United Nations Human Rights Committee released a report rebuking Canada’s…
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Canada Challenged at United Nations Over Narrow Interpretation of Right to Life
Read more: Canada Challenged at United Nations Over Narrow Interpretation of Right to LifeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2026 | Geneva — Today in Geneva, United Nations…
Guides and Learning
History of Drug Policy in Canada
Explore a brief history of how punitive drug laws based on prohibition took root in Canada, shaped society’s views on drug use, and have driven harm.
Critical Terminology Guide
Learn about common terms related to drug policy and what they mean.
Avoiding Stigmatizing Language
The words and narratives we use can impact the well-being and safety of our loved ones and community. Learn some basics of language to use and avoid.
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