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by Sharon Mah 

SFU鈥檚 Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) are pleased to announce that after 15 years as a project of SFU, the Coalition will begin operations as an independent not-for-profit organization on March 31, 2026. 

Together, FHS and the CDPC have advanced research, policy, and community engagement to address some of the most pressing issues in substance use, human rights and public health. Collaboration on research and policy between the two organizations will continue in this new era, and both FHS and CDPC remain committed to improving health outcomes for people and populations who use substances.

Speaking about the transition, CDPC鈥檚 Director of Communications, Jessica Hannon said: 鈥淥perating as an independent not-for-profit organization will better reflect the national scope of our work and allow us to build transparent and accountable governance structures that support community leadership and impact.鈥�

How will this change impact collaboration and research going forward?

• The work of CDPC continues without interruption.鈥疶he organizational priorities and commitment to evidence-informed, community-driven policy change remain the same.
• Partnership with 51社区黑料will continue.鈥疶he CDPC will continue to collaborate on important research and knowledge mobilization together with researchers and leaders at SFU. CDPC鈥檚 Executive Director DJ Larkin remains an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• How should donations for CDPC be directed? Donations to the CDPC should now be
• Staying in contact with CDPC. Those currently receiving email from the CDPC will continue to do so. 

Hannon and the CDPC team thanked FHS and the individuals and donors who have supported the work of the organization, stating: 鈥淵our support has helped build a strong foundation for this next phase, and we are excited about what we will continue to achieve together.鈥� 

Questions about the transition should be directed to the CDPC at: info@drugpolicy.ca