Eric Costen
Eric Costen is an assistant deputy minister at Health Canada, overseeing the Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch. He has shown a vested interest in addressing the complexities of drug regulation in Canada, including providing guidance on establishing a heroin compassion club as proposed by health authorities in British Columbia. His involvement reflects an effort to navigate the legal and operational challenges associated with drug policy reform.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,899 | $1,700,000 | 1,561$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,899 | $1,700,000 | 1,561$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Eric Costen, assistant deputy minister at Health Canada, expressed interest in the white paper regarding the heroin compassion club.
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