Canada deserves better drug policy.
PROSPER is a non-partisan Canadian nonprofit of scientists, researchers, policy specialists, and parents working toward a culture of prevention and a climate of recovery.
Because of people in this room, we have seen the pendulum swing in the other direction.
Mayor Brad West, Port CoquitlamSpeaking at the Dec. 2025 PROSPER Symposium
Canada is in crisis when it comes to addiction.
We now have the distinction of the highest rate of deadly drug overdose in the developed world.
Some have called for doubling down on the status quo: decriminalization, “safe supply,” and other lax policies.
Evidence and experience show we need a new approach. One that takes into account both the user and the community, businesses and families, common sense and humanity.
Dec. 2025 PROSPER Symposium. Left to right: Former Vancouver Councillor Lynne Kennedy, MLA Steve Kooner, Eby Scientific Advisor David Vigo, Dr. Pouya Azar, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, Dr. Máire Durnin-Goodman
What we stand for.
To be the trusted source for non-partisan evidence and policy advice on drugs in Canada.
To create a culture of prevention and a climate of recovery.
Meet people where they are at. But don’t leave them there.
Dr. Kevin A. Sabet
A Vancouver resident and Yale affiliate, Kevin has spent over 30 years in drug policy, including as a White House appointee under Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama. He co-founded PROSPER to bring evidence-based solutions to B.C.’s mental health and addictions crisis.
Join the conversation.
3rd Annual PROSPER Symposium
Drug prevention, recovery, and policy summit, featuring a special conversation with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim on the addiction crisis facing Vancouver and B.C.
Past highlights
Prevention. Education. Recovery.
Prevention
Keep young people and families from ever facing addiction, with policy rooted in what works.
Education
Give leaders, parents, and communities clear, non-partisan evidence on drugs in Canada.
Recovery
Build real pathways to treatment and recovery so no one is left where they are.
Where do we go from here?
Released at the 3rd Annual PROSPER Symposium ahead of Vancouver’s October 17 plebiscite, this policy paper lays out what the evidence says about the two questions voters will face: public drug use and secure treatment.
Media inquiries: info@prosperca.org
Bringing more voices to the table.
PROSPER in the news.
Daily Hive · Sept. 2024B.C. mayors form coalition on addictions and safety issuesRead →
980 CKNW · Sept. 2024Dr. Kevin Sabet joins Mornings with SimiListen →
Global News · Sept. 2024Mixed reactions to Vancouver’s first drug inhalation siteWatch →
Global News · June 2024Symposium sparks new debate over B.C. drug policyWatch →
National Post · June 2024Audio recordings reveal plot by harm reduction activistsRead →
Radio NL 610 AM · May 2024Dr. Kevin Sabet joins The Brett Mineer ShowListen →
CityNews · May 2024Vancouver drug advocates barred from symposiumRead →
Richmond News · May 2024Drug policy event moves abruptly from Vancouver to RichmondRead →
Questions, answered.
Who is PROSPER Canada?
PROSPER Canada is a nonprofit organization made up of scientists, researchers, policy specialists, parents, and others concerned about drugs in Canada.
Is PROSPER connected to a political party?
No. PROSPER Canada is strictly non-partisan.
How can I get involved?
Volunteer, make a donation, or attend one of our events. Email info@prosperca.org to learn more.
Help build a culture of prevention.
Your support funds non-partisan research and brings the evidence to the people making decisions about drugs in Canada.