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September 27, 2024

2024 CCSA’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Statement

Ottawa, September 27, 2024 — As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day and as an …

September 24, 2024

Small cities come together on right-sized solutions to the substance use health crisis

September 24, 2024 — Municipal representatives from across Canada gathered in Timmins, Ont., earlier in September to work to…

August 29, 2024

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) partnering with the City of Timmins on national summit to address impact of the substance use crisis on small- to mid-sized cities

Thursday, August 29, 2024 — In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Timmins Summit will bring together elected leaders of sma…

July 2, 2024

Call for a National Strategy to Address Gambling-Related Harms in Wake of Sports Betting Boom

Ottawa, July 2, 2024 — Recent gambling policy changes in Canada have led to increased opportunities to legally bet on sports…

May 30, 2024

CCSA to Increase Impact with Additional Innovation and Community-Building Capacity

Ottawa, May 30, 2024 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to welcome Karen Cumberland and …

April 29, 2024

Opening Remarks Before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health By Dr. Alexander Caudarella, Chief Executive Officer Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictions

“Mr. Chair, Vice-Chairs and Committee members, thank you for inviting the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction — o…

April 8, 2024

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Scott Elliott to its Board of Directors

Ottawa, April 8, 2024 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) proudly welcomes Scott Elliott to its Boar…

  • CCSA
April 5, 2024

Statement by Dr. Alexander Caudarella on the creation of the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence in Alberta

Ottawa, April 5, 2024 — “On behalf of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), I am pleased to note the Go…

  • Treatment
  • Policy
December 20, 2023

Happy Holidays! The CCSA office is closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 for the holiday season. We will reopen on Jan. 2. 

Happy Holidays! The CCSA office is closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 for the holiday season. We will reopen on Ja…

December 19, 2023

Public Consultation on Behavioural and Technical Competencies for Non-Expert Prescribers Opens Today!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, Dec. 19, 2023 — The new Behavioural and Technical Competencies for Non-Expert Prescribers a…

  • Workforce Development
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
October 24, 2023

Now open! Review panel nominations for the substance use workforce competencies Publicly Available Specification

Ottawa, October 24, 2023 – The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is accepting nominations for the review…

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
  • Workforce Development
March 29, 2023| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Lost Productivity Due to Substance Use Cost the Canadian Economy $22.4 billion: New Report

Substance Use Costs in Canada rose to $49.1 billion in 2020   Ottawa, March 29, 2023 — Substance use cost the Canadi…

  • Substance Use Costs
  • Alcohol
  • Cannabis
  • Workplace Safety
January 17, 2023| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

More than 6 drinks a week puts your health at risk: New Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

Ottawa, January 17, 2023 — According to the new Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, 3–6 standard drinks a week represen…

  • Alcohol
December 13, 2022| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Emergency Department Visits for Alcohol, Cannabis and Opioid Use Among Youth

Ottawa, December 13, 2022 — Alcohol was involved in more medical emergencies that sent young people to hospital emergency de…

  • Alcohol
  • Cannabis
  • Opioids
October 5, 2022| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

FEDERAL CANNABIS ACT REVIEW MUST FOCUS ON PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

OTTAWA (September 23, 2022): The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) welcomes the opportunity to contribut…

  • Cannabis
  • Policy

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