Directive on Physical Security Requirements for Controlled Substances and Drugs Containing Cannabis

The following directive is intended to establish realistic minimum security standards for the storage of controlled substances as defined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and drugs containing cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Regulations, which are flexible enough to take into consideration advances in technology, changes in the legal and illegal drug marketplace, building codes, construction materials and construction expertise.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 21:48 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 21:48 (UTC)
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open_canada_collection	publication
open_canada_date_published	2018-07-11 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords	{"fr": ["exigences de sécurité physique", "directive sur les exigences de sécurité physique", "substances contrôlées", "drogues", "cannabis", "drogues contenant du cannabis"], "en": ["physical security requirements", "Directive on physical-security-requirements", "controlled substances", "drugs", "cannabis", "drugs containing cannabis"]}
open_canada_subject	["health_and_safety"]
sensitivity_level	unrestricted
title_fr	Directive sur les exigences en matière de sécurité physique pour les substances désignées et les drogues contenant du cannabis
update_frequency	as_needed