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François Gagnon, PhD

François joined the team of CCSA as a Senior Scientist and Special Policy Advisor in February 2024. He was previously a scientific advisor at the National Public Health Institute of Quebec for 17 years, specializing in public policy. 

Hausse des surdoses à Thunder Bay en lien avec de la drogue de mauvaise qualité

'My people are in mental distress': Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visits Yukon community hit by drug deaths

'Irresponsible populist nonsense': Addictions minister calls out Poilievre over drug policy

COVID-19 took a mental health toll on mothers, young women and adolescent girls: Researchers

Vancouver funds permanent position to lead overdose response team

Patients will need extensive support after involuntary addiction treatment: Alberta agency

Update of Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines: Summary Evidence on Understanding and Response to Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

This is an update of the evidence review produced for the 2016 United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers alcohol guidelines group, to determine how people understand and respond to official public health guidance.

Lifetime Risk of Alcohol-Attributable Death and Disability

Examines the lifetime risk of death and disability for various levels of alcohol consumption. The report also examines separate alcohol guidelines for males and females, and offers recommendations for alcohol consumption as measured in grams per…

When Toronto asked to decriminalize drugs, Health Canada had questions. More than a year later, it’s still waiting for answers [Subscription required]

Harm reduction group to challenge Quebec curfew in court, saying safe injection site users at risk

Prévenir et réduire les méfaits associés à l’usage de substances chez les jeunes : leur avis sur ce qui fonctionne

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CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference

This biannual, national conference brings together people from across the country, including addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, and people with lived and living experience
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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms

This project provides comparable and up-to-date data on the costs and harms of substance use in Canada and allows people to explore and analyze the data through its data visualization tool.
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Workforce Competencies

CCSA developed measurable technical and behaviour competencies in knowledge, skills and values for the substance use workforce, providing consistent care across the wide range of settings.
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Drink Less Live More

Canada has new guidance on alcohol and your health. CCSA wants you to be able to make the most informed decisions you can about drinking alcohol.
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Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines

Learn about the world’s first Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines to help people in Canada make informed decisions about their gambling and lessen their risk of gambling-related harms. Use the Interactive Risk Assessment Tool to assess your personal gambling choices.
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The Highway Home

This interactive website takes an experiential approach to increasing youth’s and young drivers’ awareness of the risks and harms of drug-impaired driving, using real-life scenarios involving cannabis use and driving.
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