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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
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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
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Contents
BACKGROUND
FRAMEWORK AT A GLANCE
THE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK IN ACTION- A National Alcohol Strategy
PRIORITY: FOCUSING ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
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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
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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
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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
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National Framework Circle of Partners
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Development Phases
Phase 1 Gauging 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
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Phase 2 Focusing 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…
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Phase 3 National 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
Vision
Goals
Priorities
Principles
All people in Canada live in a society free of the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs and
substances
Problematic Substance Use is a Health Issue
Problematic Substance Use Is Shaped by Social and
Other Factors
Action is Knowledge-Based,Evidenced-Informed and
Evaluated for Results
Responsibility, Ownership, and Accountability are Understood
and Agreed Upon by All
Those Most Affected AreMeaningfully Involved
Reducing the Harms Associated with Alcohol andOther Drugs and Substances Creates Healthier
Safer Communities
To Create Supportive Environments thatPromote Health and Resiliency of
Individuals, Families and Communitiesin Order to Prevent Problematic Use of Alcohol
and Other Drugs and Substances
To Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances to Individuals,
Families, and CommunitiesAcross Canada
NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION TO REDUCE THE HARMSASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES
IN CANADA
Human Rights are Respected
Successful Responses to Reduce the HarmsAssociated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Sub-stances Reflect the Full range of Health Promotion,
Prevention, Treatment, Enforcement, and HarmReduction Approaches
Strong Partnerships are the Foundation for Success
To Address Specific Issues:
• Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Problematic Substance Use
• Reducing Alcohol-Related Harms• Preventing Problematic Use of
Pharmaceuticals• Addressing Enforcement Issues• Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder (FASD)
To Build Supportive Infrastructure:• Sustaining Workforce Development• Improving Quality, Accessibility, and
Range of Options to Treat Harmful Substance Use Including Substance Use Disorders
• Implementing a National Research Agenda and Facilitating Knowledge Transfer
• Modernizing Legislation, Regulatory, and Policy Frameworks
To Address the Needs of Key Populations:
• Focusing on Children and Youth• Reaching Out to Canada’s North• Supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Communities in Addressing Their Needs• Responding to Offender-Related Issues
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Priority Area 3: Priorities to Address the Needs of Key Populations
Focusing on Children and Youth
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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
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National Framework for Action - Secretariat
ContactsCarolyn Franklin, CCSA
(613) 513-3579
Marjorie Ward, Health Canada
(613) 948-4264