Originally released in January 2023 and reissued in spring 2025, To End a Crisis has been endorsed by over 60 organizations—most recently by delegates at the CUPE BC Convention. Grounded in the voices of those most impacted, the document outlines a bold and evidence-based roadmap focused on four key areas: legal regulation, decriminalization, equity, and treatment.
This is more than a policy proposal—it's a glimpse into what’s possible when we choose care over punishment. With over 17,000 lives lost in BC and 50,000 across Canada since 2016, the toxic drug crisis shows no signs of slowing—while politicians increasingly abandon life-saving measures in favour of coercion, enforcement, and shame.
But drug policy is not a siloed issue. It sits at the crossroads of poverty, racism, colonialism, gender injustice, housing insecurity, and labour exploitation. To end the war on drugs is to ignite a broader transformation—one that uplifts all of us.
Join us for a discussion about what this vision demands, what it offers, and how we organize to make it real.
This workshop will be led by Shane Calder from the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.
This workshop is part of our learning series for WTC members. Tickets are free for members with a code and $10 for the public.