Canadian Drug Policy Coalition - La Coalition canadienne des politiques sur les drogues

Today, as many people celebrate, we recognize that this season can feel heavy for many of us. Holidays that come with an expectation to feel joyful can feel extra hard when you are living with loss or grief, feeling worry for loved ones, or navigating complicated relationships. Today, we're sending a little extra care and support to everyone affected by the policy-driven unregulated drug crisis. Whether you're missing someone, feeling isolated, or just getting by, you're not alone in that. We hope you can offer some kindness to yourself today. We remain dedicated to building a future rooted in compassion, choice, dignity, and evidence-based drug policies. Thank you for being part of that. If you would like to support our work—you can make a donation: https://lnkd.in/eBThN2KG

Talking #DrugPolicy over the #holidays? Here’s how to make tricky conversations more meaningful: 1️⃣ Know Your Audience 2️⃣ Shift Your Goal 3️⃣ Connect on Shared Values 4️⃣ Answer Briefly and Factually 5️⃣ Pivot to What’s Important 6️⃣ Know When to Step Back Every #conversation is a chance to plant a seed of curiosity. What #strategies do you use for tough but important family talks? Share below! 👇

📢 Celebrating Progress in Substance Use Policy Reform WESUP celebrates the hard-fought repeal of Bill 34, a bold step toward compassionate, evidence-based substance use policies. In the face of a growing backlash against harm reduction nationwide, this victory proves progress is possible. This would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of harm reduction organizations, specifically Harm Reduction Nurses Association (HRNA), the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) and Pivot Legal Society. Your dedication to promoting harm reduction and challenging unjust policies inspires us all. This repeal underscores the power of collaboration and strategic action in creating meaningful change. Together, we must continue to push for policies rooted in empathy, equity, and evidence, ensuring safer, healthier communities for everyone. #HarmReduction #DrugPolicyReform #HumanRights #WESUP #CDPC #HRNA #PivotLegalSociety

BC provincial government repealed Bill 34: the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act. This represents a small but hard-fought victory against politically-driven laws and policies that inflict harm upon those made most vulnerable by oppressive systems. Read the full joint statement: https://lnkd.in/eZz9U_T9 Joint statement from Pivot Legal Society, the Harm Reduction Nurses Association, and the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.

[Part 2] With all this talk of #ForcedTreatment, you have to ask—where’s the voluntary care? Let’s discuss. #CDNpoli #ONpoli #HealthCare #Treatment #PublicHealth

[Part 1] Lets discuss forced treatment and what’s happening in #Ontario and across #Canada. Part 2 is posted—watch now for more insights! #ForcedTreatment #InvoluntaryCare #CDNpoli #ONpoli #HealthCare #PublicHealth

Lives are at risk, and we refuse to stay silent. On #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm the right to health and dignity. Along with Ms. Resendes and Jean-Pierre Aubry Forgues, we filed a Charter Challenge against the Community Care and Recovery Act. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3-U3cuK Bill 223, passed on December 4 without debate or input, forces the closure of supervised consumption sites, including our Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (KMOPS) by March 2025. It will cut off life-saving care during a devastating overdose crisis. We believe overdose prevention is a human right, and we will not stand by while this harmful bill goes unchallenged. Let's continue to fight for the health, safety, and dignity of all. Read the full challenge on our website and show your support.

TNG Community Services has launched a legal challenge against Ontario’s unconstitutional Bill 223, which will force the closure of at least 10 supervised consumption sites (SCS), including the Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site. Since 2018, KMOPS has been a lifeline for the community, preventing countless overdoses and saving lives. Not a single fatality has occurred since it began operations. TNGCS is taking a stand, arguing that this Act violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and is unconstitutional, as it infringes on Canada’s jurisdiction over criminal law. Read the full challenge: https://lnkd.in/g3-U3cuK

🚨 New Report: "Getting to Tomorrow: 7 Actions to End the Unregulated Drug Crisis". This report outlines 7 key actions and 82 recommendations to tackle the toxic drug crisis affecting communities across Canada. 7 Key Actions: ✅ Right to Know ✅ Make it Grow ✅ Criminalizing People is No Solution ✅ Preserving Life ✅ Nothing About Us Without Us ✅ Housing for All ✅ Make Housing Programs and Shelters Harm-Free 🔗 Dive into the full report: https://lnkd.in/eWZXNh9X

Tomorrow, we’re launching our #GettingToTomorrow final report and hosting a #webinar featuring an expert panel to dive into these key realities. Don’t miss this critical conversation! 🗓️ When: Decemebr 4th at 10 AM PT | 11 AM MT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET | 2 PM AT 📍 Where: Online 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eNhMw82k Can’t wait to see you all there! #CDNpoli #DrugPolicy