Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

12/25/2025

The holidays show up differently for everyone. For some, this season brings connection or celebration. For others, it brings quiet moments, complicated feelings, or the weight of people we’re missing.

Wherever you find yourself today — surrounded by others, spending time on your own, working, resting, grieving, or caring for someone you love — we’re thinking of you, and of everyone impacted by the policy-driven unregulated drug crisis.

Thank you for continuing to push for drug policies grounded in compassion, choice, and evidence. Your commitment matters, and we’re grateful to have you with us.

If you’re able and would like to support our efforts, the link to donate is here: https://give.sfu.ca/where-to-give/funds/health-sciences/canadian-drug-policy-coalition.html

12/22/2025

12/17/2025

Alberta is moving Canada toward private for-profit Medicare in violation of the Canada Health Act

12/16/2025

The expert panel convened by Health Canada unanimously recommended scaling up safer supply - including community-based programs and compassion clubs.
Instead of acting, Health Canada ignored the advice and pulled back support, contributing to the weakening and closure of safer supply programs across the country.

We’re asking:
❓ Why did the government ignore expert recommendations?
❓ Why have the recommendations still not been implemented?

Read our joint statement with Canadian Drug Policy Coalition & HIV Legal Network and join us in demanding transparency and action.

https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/actions/2025/12/15/request-for-meeting-re-health-canadas-safer-supply-expert-advisory-group-recommendations

12/13/2025

The DULF constitutional challenge is a landmark case that could reshape Canada's drug laws. DULF co-founders are in B.C. Supreme Court challenging the laws that criminalized their life-saving compassion club.

Today, CDPC's Nick Boyce appeared in court to testify.

Swipe to learn what's at stake, what happened in court today, and how this case could change drug policy across Canada.

If you are able, please consider a donation to DULF's legal fund: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/dulf-legal-aid-ii-the-final-push

Have other questions about the DULF court case not answered here? Drop us a comment.

12/09/2025

🚨 UPDATE: Bill C-12 vote DELAYED to this week 🚨
We thought it would pass Thursday—but it didn't. You still have time!
Since last week: 📧 3,714 emails sent. 📞 1,007 calls made
But we need MORE.
Even if you've already contacted your MP—do it again. They're counting repeat calls before the vote.
📞 Call your MP NOW: www.migrantrights.ca/C12MPCall
✉️ Email your MP: www.migrantrights.ca/stopc12/
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This bill would allow mass deportations, deny refugees protection, and share sensitive info with foreign governments.
⏰ The vote could happen ANY DAY this week. Every single call counts. Don't wait.

12/03/2025

Across Canada, cuts to healthcare and essential services are harming communities, while marginalized groups are blamed for these challenges.

Join us on December 10 as we examine the existential threats facing progressive movements, make the case for deep cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions to course-correct our current trajectory.

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4517642728631/WN_QIplNArFQeKvGOPnhcuhaw #/registration

12/02/2025

From shaping policy to supporting communities, our work is only possible with you.

Consider a gift today to fuel transformational change: https://give.sfu.ca/where-to-give/funds/health-sciences/canadian-drug-policy-coalition.html

12/02/2025

Despite clear evidence and contravening Indigenous rights, WHO recommends the harshest scheduling for the coca leaf, upholding racist and colonial underpinnings of its ban.

12/01/2025

Today is and the start of —a time to honour those we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS and confront the inequities that continue to shape this crisis.

Indigenous communities and people who use drugs continue to face disproportionate impacts due to systemic barriers that limit access to prevention, healthcare, culturally safe services, and the support needed to achieve viral suppression. These inequities stem from long-standing gaps in awareness, chronic underinvestment in community-led services, and structures that stigmatize communities. We must address these barriers directly and expand evidence-based, equitable solutions.

Find resources and watch our webinar, “HIV/AIDS, Harm Reduction and 2SLGBTQIA+ History,” here: https://linktr.ee/candrugpolicy

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

U=U saves lives. But only 20% of Canadians are aware that undetectable = untransmittable. Everyone deserves access to HIV prevention and treatment – and that starts with knowing the facts. This , we’re standing up for people living with HIV and advocating for a national U=U education and policy initiative to eliminate stigma and equip healthcare providers to share accurate, lifesaving information. Watch this year’s PSA at CANFAR.com