Charles Henry Ludovic Sharman (1881 – May 15, 1970) was an English-born Canadian civil servant and soldier. He served as Chief of the Narcotics Division in the Department of Pensions and National Health.

Along with American Harry J. Anslinger, Sharman played a key role in the development of the global drug control regime. Sharman was the first Chair of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in 1948.

References

  • RCA Museum biography
  • UNODC biography