Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Programme

The Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Programme regulates controlled substances and promotes initiatives that reduce or prevent the harm associated with these substances and alcohol. The Programme also provides expert advice and drug analysis services to law enforcement agencies across the country.

This Programme operates under the mandates of the following legislation:

• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
• Narcotics Control Regulations
• Police Enforcement Regulations
• Regulations Exempting Certain Precursors and Controlled Substances from the Application of the CDSA
• Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations
• Industrial Hemp Regulations
• Part G, Controlled Drugs
• Part J, Restricted Drugs
• Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Act
• Food and Drugs Act

Offices & Programs

The following are the Programme's main areas of responsibility:

• Director General's Office
• Drug Analysis Service
• Drug Strategy Secretariat and Strategic Policy
• Office of Controlled Substances
• Office of Demand Reduction
• Office of Management Services
• Office of Research and Surveillance

See also:

• Canada's Drug Strategy