Provinces and territories that have alcohol strategies in place
February 1, 2018
Learn which provinces and territories have adopted strategies to reduce alcohol consumption
Inside this alcohol policy pack
- Background evidence: Alcohol and cancer
- Evidence-informed alcohol policy actions to reduce alcohol consumption in Canada
- Key statistics: Alcohol consumption in Canada’s largest cities
- Key statistics: Alcohol consumption in provinces and territories
- Public perceptions: Alcohol and cancer
- Economic evidence to support alcohol policy
- Indicators to measure progress on alcohol policy
What provinces and territories have alcohol strategies in place?
The table illustrates provinces and territories where an alcohol strategy has been adopted, as well as whether the strategy includes the following information: alcohol as a risk factor for cancer, promotion of Canada’s low-risk drinking guidelines, and cancer-specific alcohol consumption guidelines.
| Jurisdiction | Alcohol strategy implemented | Cancer risk included | Low-risk drinking guidelines included1 | Cancer guidelines included2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Nova Scotia | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Québec | ||||
| Ontario | ||||
| Manitoba | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Alberta | Yes | Yes | ||
| British Columbia | ||||
| Nunavut | Yes | |||
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Yukon |
References
1- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. (2011). Canada’s Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines. Retrieved from: https://www.ccsa.ca/alcohol-and-health-canada-summary-evidence-and-guidelines-low-risk-drinking
2- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. (2014). Cancer and Alcohol. Retrieved from: https://www.ccsa.ca/cancer-and-alcohol-lrdg-summary