Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

Notice of intent to make a Ministerial Exemption Order to permit continued supply of naloxone kits on the Canadian market

Posted On: Thursday, March 20th, 2025

  Via Health Canada A notice of intent (NOI) for a Ministerial Exemption Order on naloxone kits is now live. The Ministerial Exemption Order is being created to ensure the continued supply of naloxone kits on the Canadian market by addressing regulatory compliance issues related to packaging, labelling, and licensing. The NOI is seeking to… Read more »

Job posting: Health Promotion Educator, AVI (PT-ROI)

Posted On: Thursday, March 20th, 2025

See job posting on AVI site. AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi‐disciplinary community-based organization providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI provides services to people living with HIV and hepatitis C and harm reduction clients. We take evidence‐based action to prevent infection, provide support,… Read more »

The Forum – Peer-led Advocacy with Ribbon Community

Posted On: Thursday, March 6th, 2025

  Via Ribbon Community Are you living with HIV in BC and interested in making changes to the policies that impact us every day? Join Jasmine, GIPA coordinator at Ribbon Community, for a provincial HIV advocacy forum on March 25, from 2:00-4:00 PM (held online via Zoom). This is a space to connect, share experiences, and shape advocacy efforts and… Read more »

Harm Reduction themed virtual training- join us!

Posted On: Monday, March 3rd, 2025

We are excited to offer our next virtual training on Monday March 17, 2025 from 9 AM- 1 PM Pacific time. The schedule and session descriptions are detailed below. As with all of our virtual events, we encourage conversation and connection.  Register now to save your spot. Monday March 17, 2025 9 AM- 1 PM… Read more »

Pre-register for BC Centre for Excellence Spring Update on June 6, 2025

Posted On: Monday, March 3rd, 2025

The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is pleased to invite you to the BC-CfE Update. The focus of this event will be on HIV and syndemic conditions, including substance use, mental health, and comprehensive care clinical models. This is an open educational event sponsored by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. The event… Read more »

Global Leaders in Implementation Science Seminar Series

Posted On: Thursday, February 27th, 2025

  In 2025, McGill University is offering a series of six seminars focused on implementation research and practice, titled Global Leaders in Implementation Science. These lectures, delivered by experts from Canada and abroad, are free and accessible online. This series will cover key topics in implementation science, including: Advancing contextual approaches for implementing evidence-based interventions… Read more »

Substance Use News, February 2025

Posted On: Monday, February 24th, 2025

Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

Youth Harm Reduction 101: new online course

Posted On: Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Via Interior Health   The Youth Harm Reduction team of Interior Health is pleased to announce the launch of Youth Harm Reduction 101, a short course that covers essential information on integrating harm reduction principles, approaches and services into your practice when working with youth. The site page also features a toolkit and both resources… Read more »

Condoms and beyond: Comprehensive STBBI prevention strategies for all

Posted On: Monday, February 3rd, 2025

Webinar Thursday February 13, 2025 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific time Presented by the Public Health Agency of Canada For Sexual Health Week 2025, join us for a thought-provoking webinar that will explore the current range of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) prevention methods, including condoms, while examining how the conversation around their use is evolving…. Read more »

Substance Use News, January 2025

Posted On: Monday, January 27th, 2025

Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

New resource: Building Good Work with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers

Posted On: Thursday, January 16th, 2025

  PAN’s work is developed and delivered in multiple regions in northwestern Turtle Island, and we are committed to respectfully developing relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities, and Nations in the areas in which we work.  See more on this. Over many years, PAN as a non-Indigenous organization has been privileged to work with Elders and… Read more »

Webinar: 2025 Revised National Hepatitis C Case Definition: Key Changes and Impacts

Posted On: Monday, January 13th, 2025

Wednesday, January 22nd 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Pacific time Did you know that there is a revised national hepatitis C case definition from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)? Join us for this informative webinar on the revised definition that came into effect this January. You will learn about 1) the use of national… Read more »