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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Budget 2025 Withdraws Public Money from Canadians’ Health and Well-being, Deposits it in the Pockets of Military and Policing
Read more: Budget 2025 Withdraws Public Money from Canadians’ Health and Well-being, Deposits it in the Pockets of Military and PolicingThis week’s federal budget commits billions to US-style policies that will make the unregulated drug…
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Canada’s Complicity in Illegal U.S. Military Strikes: When “Public Health” Drug Policy Meets Extrajudicial Killings
Read more: Canada’s Complicity in Illegal U.S. Military Strikes: When “Public Health” Drug Policy Meets Extrajudicial KillingsSince September 2, 2025, the U.S. military has killed at least 57 civilians in international…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Supreme Court Affirms Life-Saving Intent of Good Samaritan Law
Read more: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Supreme Court Affirms Life-Saving Intent of Good Samaritan LawLe français suit Canada | October 24, 2025 – With reasoning that will have implications…
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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