Barrie, ON | September 20, 2023 One day after Barrie City Council’s community safety committee heard presentations on a controversial proposed public space bylaw, local and national organizations have sent…
Canadian Drug Policy Coalition releases findings of first-of-its-kind qualitative research on safe supply of drugs
Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations (Vancouver, B.C., Canada) – Today, the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) released the findings…
Honouring Donald MacPherson – A Force for Change in National Drug Policy
Dear CDPC supporters, CDPC’s Executive Director, Donald MacPherson, is retiring. On behalf of the CDPC Steering Committee, I want to recognize his incredible contributions to drug policy…
The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition announces DJ Larkin as new Executive Director starting April 2023
Following a nationwide search, the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) is pleased to announce that DJ Larkin has been chosen as the organization’s new Executive Director. DJ will succeed Donald…
“We need decriminalization for all:” Drug policy & human rights organizations say model in British Columbia leaves many behind
For immediate release June 1, 2022 – A growing group of drug policy and human rights organizations across Canada — comprising people who use drugs, health professionals, legal…
Leading human rights and public health organizations release national drug decriminalization platform for Canada
This comprehensive path to decriminalization has been endorsed by more than 100 organizations across Canada.
National coalition comprised of people who use drugs and drug policy, human rights, and community organizations decry serious flaws in “Vancouver Model” and call for change
The current “Vancouver Model” sets a dangerous precedent—a system by police is for police, not the people it was intended to help. We need #DecrimDoneRight where policies are co-developed by people who use drugs.
Statement on suspension of injectable opioid agonist treatment (iOAT) in Alberta
Edmonton, AB—Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Friends of Medicare, Moms Stop the Harm, and HIV Legal Network are deeply concerned about…
Legal and civil society groups commend City of Vancouver’s leadership on drug decriminalization
Decriminalization would be a critical move towards addressing record overdose deaths and rampant stigma against people who use drugs, reducing barriers to accessing services, and avoiding ineffective and unnecessary use of public funds.