As the question of how best to deal with privatization of alcohol sales and drinking and driving continue to be debated in Ontario, the Ontario Public Health Association and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are pleased to present the seventh annual forum, aptly entitled Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity.
The event will be held on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at the North York Memorial Community Hall, 5100 Yonge Street / 3 Park Home Ave, Toronto.
Public health professionals, addiction counselors and policy makers will gather from across the province to discuss Ontario's alcohol policy and the actions that need to be taken based on current research, policy, and practical applications that address alcohol-related harm.
This year's forum focuses on strategies for adapting national and provincial alcohol strategies for local impact. Scheduled keynote speakers include:
Dr. Thomas Babor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and lead author and principle investigator of the landmark book "Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity - Research and Public Policy."
Dr. Maristela G. Monteiro, Senior Advisor, Pan American Health Organization
Other Speakers include:
- Denise DePape, Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, B.C. - Nancy Langdon, Ottawa Public Health - Andrew Murie, MADD Canada - Dr. Norman Giesbrecht, CAMH - Victoria Van Gilst, Niagara Region Public Health - Susan Shepherd, Toronto Public Health - Penny Nelligan, Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion
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