DRAFT NATIOANAL FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION

ON

SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE IN CANADA



FEEDBACK FORM



Thank you for taking the time to be part of a progressive, consensus-building consultation that is drawing on individual and organizational experience, expertise and insights at all levels, over time.



By providing feedback on the draft National Framework for Action on Substance Use and Abuse in Canada you are helping to shape the response to calls from Canadians for more coordination and integration to address problematic substance use in Canada.



The draft Framework reflects the contributions of all those who shared their insights and unique perspectives during cross Canada consultations and subsequent thematic workshops convened jointly by Health Canada, its key federal partners - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada and the Department of Justice Canada - and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) in 2004/05.



A full range of multi-sectoral stakeholders all shared their expertise, practical experience, academic training, cultural, policy and programming perspectives, and knowledge of research issues at these meetings.



This is the next preliminary step. Your feedback will be reflected in the next draft of the Framework. It will then be reviewed and validated by representatives of non-governmental organizations and governments.



Thank you again for being part of this important work. We will keep you updated on progress.



Feedback

Please help us manage this early part of the consultative process by keeping your responses to the following questions focused and concise. Please return this Feedback Form to Marjorie Ward at Marjorie_ward@hc-sc.gc.ca. If you have any questions Marjorie may be reached at

(613) 948-4264.



Please refer to each section of the draft National Framework as you complete the feedback form.



Problematic Substance Use in Canada: A snapshot

This section contains information available to date on the prevalence of substance use.



Please provide any additional information you think should be added, indicating the source and where in the text it should be added.





Vision

This vision reflects a consensus view to date on the kind of Canada we want.



Is this vision appropriate?



Please provide specific wording that captures your thinking.













Principles

Having a common understanding of the values and standards that will guide our collaborative actions is important.



Are the proposed principles appropriate?











Objectives

Measurable objectives are indicators for success.



Is working towards these objectives feasible in the context of joint action(s) under the umbrella of the Framework? Please provide exact wording for new or amended suggestions.















Priorities

Briefly summarized, these are the priorities identified to date.



Are these priorities ones where you believe collaborative, focused action would bring the most success?



Are there other priorities that you feel could be added at this time?











Additional Comments

Please provide any additional suggestions or insights.





Thank you. Please return this feedback form to Marjorie_Ward@hc-sc.gc.ca by June 10th, 2005.