Our Vision
All people in Canada live in a healthy and safe society free of the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs and substances.
Our Mission
To provide objective, evidence-based information and advice to help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated with substance abuse and addictions.
Our Values
· As an independent national organization, CCSA is committed to serving the interests of all Canadians on issues related to substance abuse and addictions.
· CCSA believes that individuals who suffer from substance abuse and addictions should be treated with empathy and respect for their individual rights and cultural traditions.
· CCSA is committed to meeting the highest possible standards of excellence and ethical conduct.
· CCSA recognizes that it has a primary responsibility to collect and disseminate credible, objective information.
· CCSA believes that it can and should speak out on issues where the weight of evidence clearly supports a specific policy option.
· CCSA actively pursues opportunities to foster partnerships in a spirit of mutually beneficial cooperation.
· CCSA is committed to seeking creative ways to work with partners and stakeholders who cannot contribute financially to collaborative projects.
· CCSA believes that one of its many strengths lies in its ability to act quickly and effectively on emerging issues.
· CCSA is committed to raising Canada's profile on the international stage and collaborating on issues of global concern.
· CCSA believes in creating a work environment that is conducive to the participation of qualified specialists.