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.
Canadian Drug Policy Coalition launches national dialogue series on the overdose crisis and COVID-19
Finding common ground and shared meaning to realize solutions to the overdose crisis. A public health and human rights-based approach
CDPC applauds passing of resolution at NDP annual convention supporting the decriminalization of drugs and safe supply of opioids
(Photo: Canadian Press) Four people a day are dying in BC. Governments must act immediately on this resolution to save lives
Donald MacPherson, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition executive director, awarded honourary doctorate from Adler University
The award is the university’s first-ever honourary doctorate in Canada and recognizes the overdose and drug poisoning crisis as a critical human rights and social justice issue…
Donald MacPherson, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition Executive Director, receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Vancouver, BC—The BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) has awarded drug policy advocate, Donald MacPherson, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to public health, human…
Public forum to look at models of legal regulation of drugs in Canada
Going beyond decriminalization and envisioning a post-prohibition Canada where substances are legal and regulated What: Community forum featuring an international panel of experts on drug policy and…
