Eric Costen is currently the Director General of the Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Secretariat, the federal office created to support the Government's commitment to legalize, regulate and restrict the sale of cannabis.

Mr. Costen has varied experience working in health and drug policy, and has held a range of positions over his 15 years at Health Canada‎, including, Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis, and, Director, First Nations and Inuit Mental Health and Addictions. He has a Degree from the University of Ottawa, and is the proud father of four boys.