Matthew is an International Board member with International Network of Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users, a knowledge translator for the Dr. Peters Centre and a harm reduction knowledge broker for CATIE. He was previously the program manager with the Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs.
Matthew’s freelance writing has appeared in publications including The Conversation, Doctors Nova Scotia, Policy Options and The Coast. He was also on the 64th Canadian delegation to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. He is a current drug user and a formerly incarcerated person.