Iris Gorfinkel
Toronto-based family physician and clinical researcher specializing in primary care and public health advocacy, who speaks about alcohol-related harms and policy implications.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 26min
Is Canada missing the mark on alcohol awareness?
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a Toronto family physician and public health researcher, explains why alcohol ranks as Canada’s most harmful substance. She discusses how harms were measured, links between alcohol and social costs like violence and court strain, confusion around drinking guidelines, and policy choices such as availability and warning labels. Short, urgent, and policy-focused conversation.
