Podcasts about canadian drug policy coalition

Police have been busy raiding houses across the province in drug bust operations... but a policy expert says that might be a bad strategy. We reach the policy director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition for a look at why cracking down on drug houses could cause more harm than not. (Krissy Holmes with Nick Boyce)

- Is not drinking the same as being a vegan when it comes to how people respond when you tell them? - Where do you go if you have to poop at work? - Beeta Senedjani, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition's Dialogues Program Coordinator, reacts to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones' comments on safe consumption sites- Alcohol sales reinvigorating convenience store industry, Ontario Convenience Store Association says

Decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs is supposed to light a path to treatment for users and de-stigmatize addiction. But has harm reduction actually been achieved? The pilot decriminalization project in B.C. - in effect since January 2023 - has hit a snag due to concerns over public safety. Meanwhile, Toronto has been waiting two years for approval of its application to decriminalize drugs. Should that bid be adjusted as the city learns lessons from the west coast? We ask: DJ Larkin, executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition; and Derek Finkle, journalist and columnist for the National Post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST: DJ Larkin, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and co-counsel for the Harm Reduction Nurses Association.

Young killer whale trapped for more than a month in a lagoon swam past a bottleneck at high tide this morning. GUEST: Gord Kurbis, Videographer Covering Orca Rescue in Zeballos B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe GUEST: DJ Larkin: executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and co-counsel for the Harm Reduction Nurses Association. Canadian Indie Bookstore Day! GUEST: Mary-Ann Yazedijan, Special Projects Manager at Black Bond Books and Book Warehous

As a globally renowned television and radio personality, broadcaster, filmmaker and activist George Stroumboulopoulos believes retaining credibility in the creative process is an important tenet to live by. Throughout the past 30 years, he has forayed successfully into his vast endeavors in entertainment and beyond, transcending “pop-culturehood” by sustaining a household name armed with the man he knows most intimately — himself. After carving a reputation as a stellar interviewer through his several years cutting his teeth in Canadian radio, George was selected to host several shows on MuchMusic, Canada's flagship music entertainment channel, including The Punk Show, The NewMusic, MuchLOUD and MuchNews. He also hosted the reality show The One: Making a Music Star on ABC. Cementing his supreme interview ability to complement his innate talent as a seasoned host, he then hosted his own primetime talk show, the eight-time Gemini Award winning George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (formerly The Hour) on Canada's national broadcaster, the CBC for 10 years. He came to Los Angeles to host Stroumboulopoulos on CNN, and then continued to anchor shows and specials in Canada including Hockey Night in Canada, Canada's biggest television show. George's punk rock philosophy is manifested through his significant, consistent philanthropic and charitable acts of advocacy. In addition to being Canada's first Goodwill Ambassador for the UN agency World Food Programme, he also started the George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship helping fund education for music therapists. He also works closely with the organizations Innocence Canada, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, the Michael J. Fox Foundation and is on the board of Artists for Peace and Justice Canada. At present, he hosts his own Apple Music radio show, STROMBO, which is heard in 160+ countries and has over 70 million subscribers around the world; he is also the curator of Strombo's Lit for Apple Books. George has an Honorary Doctorate of Laws at the University of Calgary and was one of the first three Canadians recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader. Canada's largest daily, The Toronto Star stated that George has built "one of the most prestigious broadcasting careers in our nation's history." In our conversation, we discussed his definition of “punk;” his recent visit to Syria as part of the World Food Programme; his Western-Toronto upbringing which funneled the source of cultivating his immense engagement with each project he immerses himself into; maintaining his individuality and autonomy in the face of corporations; his alliance with Larry King; and selecting music for STROMBO.Opening Credits: HoliznaCC0 - Punk; Dilating Times - Golden Girl; Closing Credits: Taylor Poe - Unknown Artist

On this week's episode, Strombo and Jann dig into their love for music, fond memories of their mothers, and bring light to conversations not everyone wants to discuss, like the food crisis in Syria.  George Stroumboulopoulos is an award-winning broadcaster, producer, filmmaker and humanitarian. His Apple Music radio show, STROMBO, is heard in over 160 countries. He is also the curator of Strombo's Lit for Apple Books. His 30 years in television and radio broadcasting include roles as host and executive producer of the programs George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight/The Hour on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as well as talk show Stroumboulopoulos on CNN and host of Hockey Night in Canada. He was the host and producer of Canada's premiere culture show The New Music. Stroumboulopoulos has long been an advocate for many social issues. In addition to being Canada's first Goodwill Ambassador for the UN agency the World Food Programme for over 10 years, he started the George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship. He also works closely with the organizations Artists for Peace and Justice, Innocence Canada, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He has an Honorary Doctorate of Laws at the University of Calgary.

Donald MacPherson has been called a visionary when it comes to the way we think about drug use in Canada. As he steps down as the executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, he joins us to reflect on decades of shifting drug policy and helping the vulnerable.

The media round-table session from an event facilitated by the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition’s “Getting to Tomorrow” project.  It was held at the Dorchester hotel in Nanaimo on June 16th, and was focused on how the city can respond to the toxic drug poisoning crisis. Those present included Ann Livingston, Amber McGrath, Shane Calder, Sarah […]

Having interviewed every music legend known from Prince to Public Enemy, George Stroumboulopoulos is one of the most trusted and respected journalists—period. He has over three decades of music knowledge and an ability to help us see the revolutionary healing power of music. He's won awards for Best Talk Series, Best Show Host, Best Screen Award, and more, and uses his platform to create change and stand up for people and causes that deeply matter, including hunger, mental health, decriminalizing drugs and keeping people safe alongsideThe United Nations World Food Program, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Canadian Music Therapy Fund, and Artists for Peace and Justice. George and I go deep on music and explore how healing and unifying it can be when the world or life can feel so lonely, hope is found in the lyrics of your favorite song.    Works: - STROMBO on Apple Music Hits   Tools: - How to find your community through music - Reframes for seeing society in a light that opens you up to advocacy - Advice for how to redirect your energy away from energies that harm and toward energies that serve  - Questions that lead to new channels of open-mindedness

Leslie Roberts fills in for Evan Solomon. He breaks down Dr. Theresa Tam's announcement that community transmission of Omicron is now present and could "rapidly escalate" in days to come. On today's show:  Ian Lee, a professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, on the Bank of Canada's inflation target for the next five years.  Donald MacPherson, executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, on a national drug decriminalization platform for Canada. Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada's former ambassador to China, on what happens if Canadian athletes are targeted at the Beijing Olympics. Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Canada Research Chair in Emerging and Re-Emerging viruses, on Canada's public health system being stretched “dangerously thin”. Chloë Chapdelaine, who has designed a new moose crossing sign that will now be used on Canada's highways.

Hello and welcome to rabble radio. It's the week of Friday, November 19 and I'm your host and the editor of rabble, Chelsea Nash. Thanks so much for listening!  Rabble breaks down the news of the day from a progressive lens. It's a good place to catch up and catch on to what's happening in Canadian politics, activism, environment, and so much more. Listen to us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  We catch you up on the news of the week and take you further into the stories that matter to you.  This week on the show, friend of the rabble family Libby Davies interviews climate activist and land defender Rita Wong.  Libby Davies is author of Outside In: a Political Memoir. She served as the MP for Vancouver East from 1997-2015, and is former NDP Deputy Leader and House Leader, and is recipient of the Order of Canada.  Rita Wong is a poet-scholar who has written several books of poetry. She understands natural ecosystems as critical infrastructure that must be protected and cared for in order to survive the climate crisis. In other words, old growth forests are what remains of the Earth's lungs. They discuss Fairy Creek -- the site of ongoing protests against old-growth logging on the southern portion of Vancouver Island. The protests have been going on for over a year now, with many activists -- Rita included -- travelling to and from the region when they can at the invitation of Pacheedaht First Nation elder Bill Jones and hereditary leader Victor Peter, upon whose lands the logging is taking place. Rita has written about her experiences and the plight of the land defenders at Fairy Creek before for rabble.ca, writing:  "The time I've spent at Fairy Creek is some of the most inspiring I've ever experienced, with creative, generous, kind and talented people, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, all spontaneously co-operating to uphold what Jones has asked us to: the responsibility to protect sacred forests for future generations." Libby and Rita also take some time to discuss the recent passing of Indigenous writer Lee Maracle, who was a mentor of Rita's.  IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Let's stay in B.C. for just a moment. This week at rabble, national politics reporter Stephen Wentzell writes about that province's proposal to "remove criminal penalties for people who possess small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use." The proposed exemption is a big win for decriminalization activists, who have long-argued that decriminalization will help reduce the fear and shame associated with substance use that can be a barrier for people requiring care. At the same time, some activists working to combat the opioid crisis say it's not enough. Wentzell spoke to Donald MacPherson, executive director for the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, who said he applauds the B.C. provincial government for its proposed shift, though he worries that leaving lower jurisdictions to implement varying decriminalization laws will create inconsistent and “piecemeal” policies around the country. “This is a federal law. The federal government hasn't taken this leadership,” MacPherson said. “They should be taking the leadership to decriminalize simple possession for drugs across Canada.” Also on the site this week:  It's Trans Awareness Week, with Trans Remembrance Day taking place tomorrow, November 20. To mark the week, Charlotte Dalwood, a freelance writer based in Alberta, tells the story of how one woman went from being a trans ally to being an anti-trans activist, and back to an ally again (if not a passive one). Rather than arguing that trans exclusion is anti-feminist, writes Dalwood, trans women and our allies ought to instead mobilize the stories of ex-gender criticals (as the trans exclusionary movement likes to call themselves).  "Whatever such people have done in the past, they are in a unique position now to pull others out of the gender-critical movement. That makes them invaluable allies." Earlier this week, columnist Chuka Ejeckam issued a warning to be wary of those who claim to speak for the Black community writ large. He tackles the controversial and, as he points out, unfounded opinion piece in the Toronto Star by Royson James, in which James attempts to take down former Star columnist and writer and activist Desmond Cole.  Speaking of the Star, former Star reporter John Miller writes about the major problem facing Canadian media: a loss of public trust. He has some ideas on how we might repair that trust. All that and more, as always, on rabble.ca. EXTRO That's it for this week! We'll see you around the site, I'm sure. If you like the show please consider subscribing wherever you listen to your podcasts. Rate, review, share it with your friends -- it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.  Got feedback for the show? Get in touch anytime at editor@rabble.ca. I can't always promise I'll respond, but I do read everything you write in. I'm your host, Chelsea Nash. Thanks for tuning in and we'll talk next week! Thanks to our producer Breanne Doyle, Libby Davies and Rita Wong. Thanks to Karl Nerenberg for the music, and all the journalists and writers who contributed to this week's content on rabble.ca.  Photo by: A.Davey (via WikiCommons)

On this April 23rd edition of the London Live Podcast: Donald MacPherson is the executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. He joins us to discuss the hard topics surrounding substance abuse. Afterwards Michael Mullis, the Mortgage Teacher, comes on to help us approach getting a mortgage in the current market. Finally, Dr. Gordon Ozinski tells us how they made Oxygen on Mars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understand and listen to the the story of biking from Saskatchewan to British Columbia! This man is winter biking to raise awareness for the opioid crisis. All proceeds go to the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and Moms Stop The Harm. We talk about spirit, the trip, hardships, philosophy, meditation and awareness. This man is a legend and worth hearing for inspiration. DONATE HERE: gf.me/u/zdmxcy FOLLOW HERE: https://www.instagram.com/cycle2stoptheharm/

Guest: Scott Bernstien, Director of Policy with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition -leads the organization's work on legal regulation of drugs, decriminalization, and international drug policy. 

Today's highlights:  Surrey school exposures More COVID cases in Surrey schools are spawning questions of whether or not masks should be mandated in Surrey schools.   Pets in rental suites Finding a place to rent with a pet is nearly impossible in Vancouver. But, work is still ongoing and gaining traction to change this.   Snow, hey oh! Could Winter time be extra frigid and cold in 2020?  Oh.. and that whole Laurie Throness thing.   NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Laurie Throness goes too far, and is OUT!  After remarks yesterday from Laurie Throness in regards to comparisons made between contraception and eugenics, his resignation today has been solidified.  Chapter 2 COVID-19 cases cause concern in Surrey schools Is it time to institute a mandatory mask policy in Surrey schools with all of their COVID cases? We chat with Matt Westphal, High school teacher, and president of the Surrey Teachers Association Chapter 3 The Political Panel: BC leaders debate, buddy! CKNW hosted a big leaders debate this morning and we debrief it with our political panel.  Today's panel includes Mo Amir, host of VANCOLOUR podcast, and Dianne Watts, former Surrey Mayor. Chapter 4 More on the Yaletown overdose site We chat with a Yaletown resident who isn't really happy with Mayor Stewart's excuses for why this site has to be in Yaletown. Then we talk to a renowned drug advocate in Donald McPherson with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. Chapter 5 Pet owners could get a break when it comes to rentals soon A motion was unanimously passed when it comes to lessening the restrictions and barrier of entry in rental suites for pet owners. We chat with the SPCA Chief Prevention and Enforcement Officer  Marcie Moriarty, and then open the phones to you.  Chapter 6 Could we see a cold, frosty winter?  Meteorologists are putting out the warning call early. ___________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

We chat with a Yaletown resident who isn't really happy with Mayor Stewart's excuses for why this site has to be in Yaletown. Then we talk to Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Donald MacPherson.

Over 500,000 people die around the world each year from drug use, and  the vast majority of those deaths are related to opioids. Thousands of the lives lost are Canadian lives. The old ways of thinking about, legislating around, and policing drug use have failed. New ways of thinking about drug policy, including an emphasis on safe supply, destigmatization, and treatment are ascendent. But more must be done. Decriminalizing drugs reduces harm and saves lives. That's what the evidence says. The policy is supported by the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction, and many, many others. So, should Canada decriminalize drugs? On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Scott Bernstein, Director of Policy with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.

Over 500,000 people die around the world each year from drug use, and  the vast majority of those deaths are related to opioids. Thousands of the lives lost are Canadian lives. The old ways of thinking about, legislating around, and policing drug use have failed. New ways of thinking about drug policy, including an emphasis on safe supply, destigmatization, and treatment are ascendent. But more must be done. Decriminalizing drugs reduces harm and saves lives. That’s what the evidence says. The policy is supported by the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction, and many, many others. So, should Canada decriminalize drugs? On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Scott Bernstein, Director of Policy with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.

Today, David speaks with Donald McPherson from the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.

Scott Bernstein joins Lynda with reactions to the announcement to decriminalize illicit drugs in Canada. Guest: Scott Bernstein, Director of Policy with Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

Highlights:  You've by now seen the video of Mona Wang, being dragged around by a Kelowna RCMP officer. She joins the show.    Yesterday a Surrey councillor made some interest comments about the Surrey taxpayer. Today we got some reaction.   What is the safe supply and how will it help Vancouver's opioid crisis?    Navigate the podcast:  Chapter 1 - Mona Wang speaks out after being abused by RCMP officer You've likely seen the video of Mona Wang being dragged around by an RCMP Officer. She joined the show to tell the story in her own words. We then get reaction from Criminal Lawyer, Kyla Lee.  Chapter 2 - Working on the West Coast: Jobs on the rebound We connect with the Publisher of the BC Labour Market Report, Christian St. Cyr, about the job market rebounding.. Slowly.  Chapter 3 - Surrey councillors react to Allison Patton comments On our program yesterday, Surrey Councillor Allison Patton made the suggestion that Surrey taxpayers want to pay more taxes, and like paying them. Today we hear the reaction. We connect with Anita Huberman, the CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade Chapter 4 - CERB putting strain on employers?  It seems that for some employers, CERB is stealing their workforce. Why would you work when the Government is giving you free money? We touch base with  Jana Nash - General Manager of the Roadhouse Grille on King George Boulevard in South Surrey Chapter 5 - Landlords can now evict tenants again  With the caveat being you cannot be evicted if you haven't paid rent.  David Hutniak from Landlord BC joined the program.  Chapter 6 - The road to a safe supply, and why it matters Yesterday a rally was held in Vancouver, urging us to bring a safe supply to Vancouver. Mayor Kennedy Stewart has made suggestions it is a priority, so where is it? We chat with Donald MacPherson, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, which is part of SFU's Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions Chapter 7 - After seeing Mona Wang's treatment, time to rethink first responders? Should Police be the first on scene when it comes to mental health crisis calls?  Eric Chapman takes a look.  Chapter 8 - People itching to get back to work? Some are, some aren't. Such is life! Eric Chapman dug in.  Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Yesterday a rally was held in Vancouver, urging us to bring a safe supply to Vancouver. Mayor Kennedy Stewart has made suggestions it is a priority, so where is it? We chat with Donald MacPherson, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, which is part of SFU's Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions

Chapter 1: Commercial rent assistance, as well as the other programs to support small businesses in response to COVID-19. Small business owners are worried because the rental assistance and eviction protections are set to expire at the end of the month with no assurance customers will come back anytime soon.  Guest: Mary Ng, Federal Minister of Small Business.  Chapter 2: Wild variations in COVID-19 transmission across Canada.  Why are Ontario and Quebec still reporting hundreds of new cases of COVID-19 every day? There were 14 new cases announced in BC yesterday, Ontario had over 200, and Quebec had 144. Testing rates in both provinces are much higher than here in BC on a per capita basis, so why are we seeing such a big difference in the number of new cases across the country? Guest: Colin Furness Associate Professor at U of T's Faculty of Information and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.  Chapter 3: Seattle protest Protesters in Seattle have occupied several blocks outside the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct since Monday. Now at the end of the week, the “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone”, otherwise known as CHAZ, remains.  President Trump called those occupying the area around the precinct “domestic terrorists” and told the people of Seattle “Take back your city NOW. If you don't do it, I will.”  Guest: Hanna Scott, reporter with KIRO-TV in Seattle.  Chapter 4:  BC records highest number of fatal overdoses in a single month  It's the other ongoing health crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic: opioids. Yesterday afternoon BC reported that there were 170 illicit drug deaths in the month of May, the highest number since they began tracking them, and three more than the total number of deaths from COVID-19 to date.  Guest: Garth Mullins, host of the Crackdown podcast about drugs and drug policy.  Guest: Donald MacPherson, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.  Chapter 5: Liberals fail to win support for latest CERB bill on fraud fines The honeymoon period between the federal government and opposition leaders might be over after they chose not to support legislation yesterday in the House of Commons. We've seen unanimous consent for some of the big pieces that brought rent and wage subsidies online quickly, but stonewalling yesterday could signal a shift in that unified front.  Parliament has been operating under special pandemic rules since mid-March, and calls for them to get back to business as normal have been getting louder.  Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent.  Chapter 6: BC restaurants are no longer limited to 50% capacity for dine-in patron Welcome news for the restaurant industry in BC yesterday as the province unveiled less restrictive guidelines for reopening.  We're joined by Mark von Schellwitz with Restaurants Canada to talk about what they're hearing from restaurant owners, and what these new regulations look like.  Restaurant Canada Survey shows over half of the restaurants that reopened are operating at a loss right now.  Guest: Mark von Schellwitz, Vice President in Western Canada for Restaurants Canada. 

Prompted by the pandemic, the federal government is allowing provinces to develop a safe, regulated supply of drugs to address both the overdose crisis and the dangers of COVID-19. This radical policy change is being praised by harm reduction advocates such as Scott Bernstein, Director of Policy with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. Scott Bernstein joins us to discuss the implications of this new policy.

Prompted by the pandemic, the federal government is allowing provinces to develop a safe, regulated supply of drugs to address both the overdose crisis and the dangers of COVID-19. This radical policy change is being praised by harm reduction advocates such as Scott Bernstein, Director of Policy with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. Scott Bernstein joins us to discuss the implications of this new policy.

On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Scott Bernstein, the Director of Policy at Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, a project based at the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU. He has also done work with Pivot Legal Society in Vancouver and internationally with Open Society Foundations in New York. Together, Am and Scott talk about his work involving harm reduction, decriminalization and drug regulation policies, and discuss potential regulation models with studies such as the North American Opiate Medication Initiative (NAOMI) and Study to Assess Longer-term Opioid Medication Effectiveness (SALOME). Learn more about the work of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition by visiting their website: https://drugpolicy.ca/

Guest: Donald MacPherson - Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

New figures have been released this hour from the BC Coroners Service. During the first eight months of this year, there were 690 illicit drug toxicity deaths.  That's a decrease of 33% over the same period in 2018, when more than a thousand deaths were reported. Nevertheless, that's 690 more lives lost. And families and friends of 690 more people, left to grieve and mourn the death of their loved one. And there was an interesting piece on the front of the Vancouver Sun today, asking the question: why isn't this issue getting more attention during this election campaign? Daphne Braham begins her piece by writing: “If more than 12,800 Canadians had died in the past three years due to flu or gunshot wounds, causing life expectancy estimates to drop for the first time in decades, it's inconceivable that it wouldn't be something that federal party leaders would be talking about.” Let's talk about this now. My guest is Donald MacPherson, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, which is part of SFU's Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions.   Guest: Donald MacPherson Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, which is part of SFU's Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions

PREMIER NOTLEY In our week of leaders, we’ll be joined today by Premier Rachel Notely. OPIOIDS AND THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT What do the provincial governments need to be doing to address opioid addiction and overdoses in Canada? We'll chat with Donald MacPherson of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. NEW HORIZONS MALL HAS NEW ANCHOR TENANT A new market has announced its tenancy at the New Horizons Mall. SENIOR CARE In our continuing topical coverage of election issues, today we'll be chatting with the Alberta Seniors Communities and Housing Association. FAIRBANKS TO CALGARY Filipe Masetti has ridden horseback in North and South America from North to South, now he's planning Fairbanks Alaska to Calgary to complete the trip.

Toronto's chief medical officer of health is calling on the federal government to decriminalize all drugs as part of a strategy to treat addiction as a public health matter.Why is this being suggested and is it actually a good idea?Guest: Scott Bernstein, senior policy analyist with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, lawyer based in Vancouver-In an era where there is no shortage of political satire out there, how important is it to understand the relationship between politics and comedy?McMaster University will soon be offering a course called "The Politics of Funny", which is an "examination of politics through the lens of comedy, from stand up to satirical news and including perspectives on race, class, gender, and free speech."Guest: Michelle Dion, Associate Professor of Political Science at McMaster University-Friend of the show Mark Hebscher joins Scott to talk about a number of topics from the world of sports, including how Canada is likely to fare in the World Cup in 2026 and how grim the near future looks for the Toronto Blue Jays.Guest: Mark Hebscher, podcaster: "Hebsy on Sports" & author: "The Greatest Athlete (You've Never Heard Of)"

Donald Macpherson Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions Simon Fraser University says drug controls are failing us. Time for a new approach. 

Sarah and Tyler talk about marijuana legalization in Canada with Scott Bernstein, Senior Policy Analyst at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Tyler teaches us about cocaine in the latest SSDP Peer Education segment, and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: GE helps fuel two startups to combat drug overdoses […] The post Legalizing Canada [#93] appeared first on This Week in Drugs.

This week we're revisiting an episode about the science and policy of treating drug addiction. We're joined by psychology professor and researcher Carl Hart to talk about his book "High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society." And we'll speak to Donald MacPherson, Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, about harm reduction strategies to reduce the negative consequences of drug use.

Carl Christensen speaks to Patricia Bacon about her work with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and drug policy reform, as well as her work with Blood Ties and what harm reduction is all about when it comes to dangerous drug use.  Find out more at drugpolicy.ca & bloodties.ca INSTAGRAM:  TWITTER: www. FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ChangeTruth www.changetruth.com 

This week we're looking at the science and policy of treating drug addiction. We're joined by psychology professor and researcher Carl Hart to talk about his book "High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society." And we'll speak to Donald MacPherson, Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, about harm reduction strategies to reduce the negative consequences of drug use.

Drug policy change is afoot in the Americas. This podcast is a conversation with Donald MacPherson of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition http://drugpolicy.ca/ It is a report back from the December meeting of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) http://www.cicad.oas.org/main/default_eng.asp. It reflects upon regional developments and how governments are coping and responding.

Medical cannabis is a topic often accompanied by a great deal of controversy, misinformation and misconceptions. To help us better understand the regulatory, policy and legal landscape, we chat to Philippe Lucas. Phillipe has a Masters degree in Studies in Policy and Practice from the University of Victoria and is a PhD student in the University of Victoria’s Social Dimensions of Health program.  He is also a Research Affiliate with the Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia and a founding Board member of the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies Canada and the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. 

Connie Carter, a senior policy analyst at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition speaks with RCI's Lynn Desjardins.