CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), an organization that addresses issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians.

The biennial event is Canada’s only national conference that brings together addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, knowledge brokers, and people with direct or indirect, lived or living experience with substance use or a substance use disorders from across the country.

CCSA’s Issues of Substance is unique because this three-day event provides an unparalleled opportunity to share new research and best practices, network with peers, and receive practical training related to substance use and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

How to Register

Register for our Issues of Substance 2025 conference through the CCSA registration portal, beginning Tuesday, April 8.

Registration Fees

All registrants (including students) are entitled to:

• Attend all sessions, and
• Three full breakfasts, three lunches and break refreshments.

Early-Bird Registration Fee

Pay only $1,150 if you register online by Friday, September 19 at 11:59 p.m. EDT!

Regular Registration Fee

Pay $1,295 between Saturday, September 20 and Thursday, November 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

You can also complete and pay for your registration in-person, at the regular rate, beginning Sunday, November 16 (if spaces are still available).

Student Registration Fee

Student registration fee: $595

To register at the student rate, provide proof of your full-time enrolment as an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral student at a Canadian higher education institution in a program related to substance use health, addiction or behavioural addictions. Please upload a photo of your student card displaying the current year at the time of registration.

Registration for Conference Presenters

Presenters must complete and pay for their registration by Wednesday, May 28, to secure their spot in the program.

Questions

If you have questions about registering for CCSA’s Issues of Substance, please contact CCSA Event Planner, Andrea Wagner at AWagner@ccsa.ca. Thank you!