Policies

Alcohol policy is intimately tied up with statutes, local policies, and legislation at both levels of government. It is linked with priorities and funding for research, prevention, and services focusing on alcohol. It also encompasses what communities,and individuals do at the grassroots level and the educational, preventative, and advocacy activities of non-governmental organizations

In addition, for people who are new to the field of alcohol policy, it is important to understand the context in which they exist, their potential, and their challenges.

Alcohol Policy 101
list of several documents offering a comprehensive overview of the background, rationale and context of alcohol policy. It includes a Newbie reference list offering many documents and links to guide practitioners through basic aspects of alcohol policy and legislative areas of responsibility.

Health Promotion Policies
links to policies with a Public Health focus.

How Policy is Made in Canada
overview of the governmental process of how social pressures can turn into legislation.

Tools for Influencing Policy
social marketing, PSAs, lists of key organizations

Sample Alcohol Policies Collection
existing policies across Canada and internationally, covering major sectors of the economy.

Municipal Alcohol Policies
what they are, samples of existing policies, guides to forming your own.