Journée thématique
HybridDecember 1, 2022Traduction simultanée français-anglais pour l'ensemble de l'activité (Simultaneous French-English translation for the entire activity)
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Alcohol consumption is associated with over 200 health problems. In Quebec, 81% of adults drink alcohol and more than a quarter of these people drink alcohol in quantities and at frequencies that pose health risks.
According to the WHO, the best policy choices for reducing alcohol consumption and related problems are: 1) Public policies that limit the economic and physical accessibility of retail alcohol (this refers to the price at which alcohol is sold, the number and density of outlets, the hours of operation of businesses that sell alcohol, and the minimum legal age for purchasing alcohol); 2) Limits on alcohol advertising.
Over the past three decades, public health has advocated for healthy public policies related to alcohol. Unfortunately, these efforts have not prevented the erosion of public policy over time. The physical and economic accessibility of alcohol has continued to grow and marketing strategies remain poorly regulated and supervised. Meanwhile, through the widespread presence of alcohol in communities and in the media, few resources from public authorities are dedicated to health promotion and prevention of alcohol consumption.
The purpose of this theme day is to reposition the problem of alcohol as a primary public health issue and to revitalize preventive actions that are recognized as effective in preventing problems associated with alcohol consumption.
At the end of the day, participants will be able to:
- explain the importance of public policies to limit the economic and physical accessibility of alcohol and to control alcohol promotion practices;
- illustrate the marketing practices of the alcohol industry that contribute to the trivialization of alcohol.
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
JASP Keynotes for all
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Break – Tour of poster presentations and exhibitors
Block 1: 1992–2022: 30 Years of interventions for healthy public policies on alcohol in Quebec: Findings and ideas for improvement.
10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
Welcome and introduction to Block 1
Thomas Paccalet, Head of Scientific Unit, Institut national de santé publique du Québec, moderator of Block 1
10:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
A Timeline of Quebec public health interventions for the prevention of alcohol-related problems
Nicole April, Specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
Réal Morin, Specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
Current portrait of alcohol marketing in Quebec: strategies for every taste
Marianne Dessureault, Lawyer, Legal Affairs, and Alcohol Project Manager, Association pour la santé publique du Québec.
10:50 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.
15-minute discussion period
11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.
The ins and outs of international trade agreements and alcohol price regulation
Richard Ouellet, Ph.D., Professor of International Economic Law, Faculté de droit et Institut québécois des hautes études internationales, Université Laval in Québec City.
11:25 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Regulatory capacity at the municipal level: Models to be emulated
Chantal Blouin, Expert Scientific Advisor, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
11:45 a.m. to noon
15-minute discussion period.
Noon to 1:45 p.m.
Lunch – Tour of poster presentations and exhibitors.
Block 2: Countering the trivialization of alcohol consumption.
1:45 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.
Introduction to Block 2
Réal Morin, Specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
1:55 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Reality shows and social networks: Where alcohol flows freely
François Gagnon, Expert Scientific Advisor, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
2:15 p.m. to 2:35 p.m.
How about adjusting the target: Reducing alcohol misuse by intervening to stop sexual assault
Dave Poitras, Expert Scientific Advisor, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
2:35 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.
Updated science and new benchmarks on alcohol and health: How to build public support
Catherine Paradis, Acting Associate Director, Research, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).
2:55 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
20-minute discussion period.
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Short break
Block 3: Why is it so difficult to make alcohol a public health issue in the eyes of the public and the political world?
3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Introduction to Block 3
Catherine Paradis, Acting Associate Director, Research, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).
3:40 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Public health and the alcohol business: How David can beat Goliath
Gerald Thomas, Director, Legal Substances & Problem Gambling Policy & Prevention, Ministry of Health, British Columbia (presentation in English with simultaneous translation).
3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
15-minute discussion period
4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Roundtable: Why is it so difficult to make alcohol a public health and safety issue in the eyes of the public and the political world?
- Philippe Mercure, Journalist, La Presse.
- François Desbiens, Vice-President, Scientific Affairs, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
- Thomas Bastien, Executive Director, ASPQ.
- Jocelyne Faucher, Secretary General and Vice-Rector for Student Life, Université de Sherbrooke.
A 30-minute discussion period is included in this activity.
4:50 p.m. to 5:05 p.m.
Summary and closing remarks: members of the scientific committee
Scientific committee of the day
Leader
- Réal Morin, Specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
Members
- Catherine Paradis, Acting Associate Director, Research, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.
- Valérie Houle, Planning, Programming, and Research Officer, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale.
- Sylvain Leduc, Director of Public Health, CISSS du Bas-St-Laurent.
- Marianne Dessureault, Lawyer, Legal Affairs, and Alcohol Project Manager, Association pour la santé publique du Québec.