Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

A policy brief is a concise summary of a specific issue. It covers the policy options to deal with the respective issue, and makes recommendations based on the evidence. Policy briefs assist government policy makers and others who are interested as resources in formulating or regulating policy.

Policy briefs are a practical tool used by CCSA in our efforts to contribute effectively to the development of policy. Browse the tabs below to read CCSA policy briefs on various substances. 

Alcohol

Alcohol

Cannabis

Cannabis

COVID-19

COVID-19

Impaired Driving

Impaired Driving

Emerging Issues

Issues

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