Media Interviews and Speaking Engagements

Our staff are among Canada’s leading experts on substance use and addiction. When their schedules allow, they are available to participate in media interviews and speaking engagements. Please complete and submit the form below for your request. A member of our communications team will respond to your request, normally within one business day.

Note: If you are looking for information on substance use and addiction, please consult our topic pages and publications, or use the search function.

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Workforce Competencies

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Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines

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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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CECA

CCSA contributes to the strategy development and provides secretariat, financial and support services to the council — a national, non-governmental organization that influences public policy on substance use.
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