Building partnerships is one of CCSA’s four strategic directions, and, in fact, is central to two other key strategic directions: providing leadership on national priorities, and fostering a knowledge translation environment where evidence informs policy, practice and action. Through its philosophy of shared responsibility and accountability, CCSA brings a broad diversity of partners to the table and works to ensure that each one is engaged in an appropriate role. Such collaborations serve to maximize the strengths of the addictions field.