The Hidden Economic Cost of Substance Use
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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs on society.
For more than 25 years, we have provided guidance and advice on addictions and substance use to public, private and non-governmental organizations.
Our Vision is that all people in Canada live in a healthy society free of alcohol- and other drug-related harm.
Our Mission is to provide national leadership and advance solutions to address alcohol- and other drug-related harm.
Together with our partners, we are working to improve the health and safety of Canadians. We will achieve this goal by nurturing a knowledge exchange environment where research guides policy and evidence-informed actions enhance effectiveness in the field.
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Discover how communities can use data to drive upstream action and strengthen substance use prevention efforts. This webinar will introduce the Planet Youth model and its evidence-informed approach to using local data to guide community action. Participants will also learn about the Knowledge Development and Exchange (KDE) Hub and the implementation supports it offers to help communities in Canada put prevention into practice.
Join us for an open dialogue on the challenges and successes communities are experiencing in response to the substance use crisis. Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau will moderate this interactive Q&A-style webinar. Former Senator and former Chief of Police the Honourable Vernon White and CCSA’s CEO Dr.
July 23, 2026, 1-2 pm ET
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12-1 pm ET
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Featuring: Dr. Samantha King, CCSA Research and Policy Analyst
Speaker: Nancy Mannix, Palix Foundation Chair and Patron
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1-2 pm ET
Presented in partnership with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.