“We need to recognize that it’s not deviant or pathological for humans to desire to alter their consciousness with psychoactive substances. They’ve been doing it since pre-history……
The House We All Live In
Winner of the Grand Jury prize for documentary at Sundance, Eugene Jarecki’s “The House I Live In” is a much needed and in-depth analysis of America’s longest…
One Step Closer to Cannabis Regulation
At the initiative of Moralea Milne, Councillor in the Municipality of Metchosin, B.C., a resolution at this year’s UBCM conference called on the government to decriminalize marijuana…
21st Century Justice: The Economics of Public Safety
Every day, most of us make certain assumptions. We assume that we are generally safe in our homes and on our streets. We assume that the government…
What would it take to change cannabis laws in Canada?
Laws against cannabis in this country are the domain of the federal government. This is because cannabis is currently a controlled substance subject to the provisions of…
Syringe Exchange in Prison – A Matter of Human Rights
People do not surrender their human rights when they enter prison. Instead, they are dependent on the criminal justice system to uphold their human rights — including…
AIDS 2012 Director’s Summary
The dust has settled on the most recent International AIDS Conference that took place July 22 – 27th in Washington DC. The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition was…
Drug policy off-limits at AIDS 2012 Opening
The opening session of AIDS 2012 is the anchor event for many attendees. This is the place where world leaders in the AIDS movement say their piece…
Director’s Report
The past three months have been a blur of activity as we further establish our presence and connect with organizations and individuals across the country and around…
