North American Dialogue on Drug Policy
- In October 2016, government officials of Canada, Mexico, and the United States gathered for the inaugural meeting of the North American Dialogue on Drug Policy (also known as the North American Drug Dialogue (NADD)) where the three countries would convene annually to exchange information on drug trends, discuss trilateral coordination on drug policy and develop ideas/policy actions for governments to take to prevent drug trafficking, and limit the use of harmful drugs.
- The leaders met in June 2016 at the North American Leaders Summit where they agreed to begin these annual dialogues.
- The first meeting focused on the shared illicit drug problem, the opioid crisis, the production and trade side of the industry, and drug misuse, they also identified best practices, data sharing mechanisms, and identified areas where the three countries could collaborate to combat drug-related issues.
Citation
Canada. Canada and the World. North American Dialogue on Drug Policy - Joint Statement. 2016. https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/north_america-amerique_nord/drug_statement-declaration_drogue.aspx?lang=eng
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Health Care
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Joint Statement