Small Cities 2026 Webinars

We’re hosting a new series of webinars focused on answering questions about improving substance use health at the community level. Small cities often have fewer resources to address substance use issues than larger centres, yet there are many innovative ways to approach and adapt solutions to their unique needs. Learn more about how these programs can help your city.

These webinars are perfect for municipal and community leaders interested in addressing substance use challenges in their regions, as well as policy and program planners interested in the topic.
 

Supporting Community Prevention through Planet Youth, KDE Hub and Small Cities Initiative

September 28, 2026, 12-1 pm ET 

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. The session will conclude by highlighting how these approaches align with CCSA's Playbook for Action and how it serves as a natural next step for communities seeking to advance local implementation efforts.

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Leveraging National Surveillance Networks for Local Action and Collective Impact

October 28, 2026, 1-2 pm ET

 

Featuring Dr. Samantha King, CCSA Research and Policy Analyst

 

Learn about the Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (CCENDU), a nationwide substance use surveillance network. CCENDU’s surveillance, alerts, and trend reports can support local planning, emergency overdose response, and community safety efforts. Discover how real-time insights on the unregulated drug supply can bolster your community’s ability to respond proactively to substance related harms and better inform people who use drugs what’s in the current drug supply. 

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Exploring Community Responses to the Substance Use Crisis


July 23, 2026, 1-2 pm ET 


Featuring: 

  • Michelle Boileau, Mayor of Timmins, ON
  • The Honourable Vernon White, former Senator and former Chief of Police
  • Dr. Alexander Caudarella, CCSA CEO


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. Alexander Caudarella will share perspectives from health care, public safety and community leadership while exploring practical, community-driven solutions. The discussion will also feature the new Small Cities Playbook for Action and Implementation Guide. Participants are encouraged to submit questions when they register and share perspectives as part of this candid and solutions-focused conversation.

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