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National Framework for Action on Substance Abuse in Canada

Learn about the progress and purpose of the national framework focused on alcohol and drug-related harm reduction efforts in Canada. Follow the developmental phases and stakeholders involved in addressing substance abuse issues nationwide.

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National Framework for Action on Substance Abuse in Canada

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  1. National Framework for Action To Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada Substance Abuse and Schools Forum Presented by Carolyn Franklin, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse November 17th, 2005

  2. Purpose • To inform you about progress on the National Framework for Action To Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol Other Drugs and Substances • To encourage you to support the Framework

  3. Contents BACKGROUND FRAMEWORK AT A GLANCE THE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK IN ACTION • A National Alcohol Strategy PRIORITY: FOCUSING ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH

  4. Background - Calls For Action • Calls for federal leadership • Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs, (December 2002), Report of the Senate Committee on Illegal Drugs (September 2002), Office of Auditor General of Canada (2001) • Clear message • Need for a national plan • Greater federal leadership and coordination needed in addressing substance use and abuse issues • Renewal of Canada’s Drug Strategy, May 2003 • Included $16.4 million over 5 years for leadership and related activities

  5. Background - Answering The Call • April 2004, Health Canada with CDS partners join with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) to lead a consultative, multi-stakeholder process to gauge level of support for developing a National Framework for Action together • Envisioned a process where the development of a National Framework For Action would generate dialogue to • Articulate a vision, principles and goals for national action • Set out strategic priorities and directions that allow coherent planning, delivery and evaluation of activities • Define and clarify the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of the different jurisdictions and stakeholders • Provide mechanisms to ensure coordination and facilitate collaboration and partnerships between jurisdictions and sectors • Create an environment within which funding can be leveraged

  6. Considerations • Need for federal leadership, not ownership • Need for a national plan, not an expansion of Canada’s Drug Strategy • Ensure the contribution of many federal partners • Seek commitment from numerous provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, and NGO stakeholders at various stages of readiness, levels of trust and with potentially very different philosophies • Get buy-in where there is no promise of new funding, only the potential to better leverage existing funds • Gauge the right pace - process – key to success

  7. National Framework Circle of Partners

  8. Development Phases • Phase 1Gauging Commitment (May 2004 - June 2005) • Purpose • To measure interest and begin identifying goals, priorities for action, and guiding principles • Cross Canada Consultations • Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Fredericton, Whitehorse, Vancouver, Iqaluit, Montreal, Ottawa (NGOs), Ottawa (Federal Partners) • Participants (450) • Provincial officials in education, health, and Justice ministries, NGOs, Aboriginal service providers and policing/enforcement representatives

  9. Phase 2Focusing On Priorities (November 2004 and ongoing) • Purpose • To drill down on priority issues and identify strategic directions • Thematic Workshops • Alcohol policy, youth on youth issues, police and policing partners issues, Corrections, Addictions Workforce Development, FASD, Research, and Crack Cocaine and Hepatitis C Virus National Forum • Future – pharmaceuticals, language, public awareness, drug policy…

  10. Phase 3National Framework Development – Reaching Consensus (January 2005 – September 2005) • Wide consultation on a draft Framework document • Revised Framework validated at National Forum (Montreal June, 2005) 100 key stakeholders from all sectors • General consensus reached

  11. Endorsement Process • Phase 4 Endorsement/Approval-in-Principle (Fall 2005 – Fall 2006) • All Stakeholders to seek endorsement from their respective ministers, boards or governing bodies • Endorsement defined: approval, acceptance, support –a commitment to move ahead, to take action • Complex multi-dimensional process involving • NGOs • Federal Departments – Health Canada, PHAC, Justice and PSEPC • Provinces, Territories and Municipalities– health, enforcement, education • Aboriginal Groups • Private Sector

  12. Endorsement Process Cont’d • Goal is to have endorsement phase significantly complete for FPT Ministers’ meeting next fall • Health Canada and CCSA continue to act as informal secretariat • to manage evolution of Framework and assist partners with endorsement process over the coming year • to develop future governance options

  13. Phase 5: Developing National Strategies for Identified Priorities (On-Going) • Framework provides the umbrella under which strategies can be developed • Leaders already emerging to take on specific issues: • Stigma and Public Awareness – Addictions Foundation of Manitoba • Workforce Development – CCSA • Alcohol – Health Canada, CCSA, AADAC • FASD – Public Health Agency • Pharmaceuticals - Health Canada • Synthetic Dugs and Marihuana Grow Ops - PSEPC • Research – Health Canada • Language – Centre for Addictions Research of BC with Government of BC • Strategy development involves key players and will recognize each role, including federal level

  14. The National Framework in Action – Developing a National Alcohol Strategy • The Framework already providing significant impetus for action – findings of the 2004 Canadian Addiction Survey confirms need and Thematic Workshop held in November 2004 • Jointly chaired by Health Canada, CCSA and the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission with 25 NGOs and experts • Five key Strategic Priorities identified: screenings, policies to reduce chronic disease, drinking context and targeted interventions, alcohol taxes, culture of moderation • Deliverable: A National Alcohol Strategy, including short, medium and long term recommendations within 6 months

  15. Priority Area 3: Priorities to Address the Needs of Key Populations Focusing on Children and Youth

  16. Considerations Reality of adolescent substance use & Investments • Focus on children and youth • Messages: prevention and health promotion v. “glamour”; factual, age-appropriate, accessible, meaningful • Youth engagement • Parental and family involvement • Long-term, sustained prevention and health school programs • Availability of youth-specific treatment programs • Implementation of public policies

  17. National Framework for Action - Secretariat Contacts Carolyn Franklin, CCSA (613) 513-3579 CFranklin@ccsa.ca Marjorie Ward, Health Canada (613) 948-4264 Marjorie_Ward@hc-sc.gc.ca

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