What is Canada's position on needle exchange programs? Multiple Choice Although these programs have been adopted elsewhere, prevailing wisdom in Canada is that they will ultimately increase IV drug use. Canada attempted these programs in the past but public backlash led to their closure. Canada is waiting to implement these programs due to fear it sends the wrong message and instead encourages IV drug use. Canada approves of these programs and has established them in major cities across Canada. Canada approves of these programs and hopes to implement them in the future