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Health Canada Information Sessions on Controlled Substances Regulations 

Health Canada’s Controlled Substances Program is offering information sessions on the Controlled Substances Regulations, which come into force on October 1, 2026. These sessions are intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in a community pharmacy setting.

To register for a session, use the links below.

Any questions can be directed to Health Canada at [email protected].  


English Information Sessions:

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11AM EST (8AM PT/12PM AT)

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 8PM EST (5PM PT/9PM AT)

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6PM EST (3PM PT/7PM AT)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1PM EST (10AM PT/2PM AT)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4PM EST (1PM PT/5PM AT)

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12PM EST (9AM PT/1PM AT)

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3PM EST (12PM PT/4PM AT)

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6PM EST (3PM PT/7PM AT)

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11AM EST (8AM PT/12PM AT)

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1PM EST (10AM PT/2PM AT)

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4PM EST (1PM PT/5PM AT)

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 12PM EST (9AM PT/1PM AT)

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 3PM EST (12PM PT/4PM AT)

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11AM EST (8AM PT/12PM AT)

French Information Sessions:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9AM EST (6AM PT/11AM AT)

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11AM EST (8AM PT/12PM AT)

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6PM EST (3PM PT/7PM AT)

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3PM EST (12PM PT/4PM AT)