November 14, 2007 - ALBERTA PASSES ONE OF THE STRONGEST TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS IN CANADA. Today the Legislative Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of Bill 45-the Tobacco Reduction Act. The bill represents one of the strongest tobacco control laws in Canada. Only three other provinces-Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia-have passed similar legislation in recent years. more
November 7, 2007 - Tobacco Reduction Bill will improve employers' bottomline. A new report on the economic impact of Bill 45 -- the proposed Tobacco Reduction Act -- concludes that the bill will improve the bottom line of Alberta employers by reducing sick leave, absenteeism and disability resulting from tobacco use. more
October 17, 2007 - Albertans want Stelmach Government to endorce the proposed tobacco law. A convincing majority of Albertans (75%) want the Stelmach government to invest in the proper implementation and enforcement of Bill 45-the proposed Tobacco Reduction Act-according to a recent public opinion poll. more
June 12, 2007 - A broad coalition of health, business and labour organizations is applauding Bill 45, Alberta's proposed new tobacco reduction law that was introduced today in the Legislative Assembly by Health and Wellness Minister Dave Hancock. more
May 31, 2007 - The Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta is delighted with today's Caucus decision in support of Health and Wellness Minister Hon. Dave Hancock's proposed comprehensive tobacco legislation. Based on this immediate and unprecedented development, the coalition is urging the Stelmach government to hold a final vote on the bill in the spring session of the Alberta Legislature. more
May 7, 2007 - Health Groups Challenge Imperial Tobacco to "Walk the Talk" on Corporate Responsibility. Alberta health organizations are challenging Imperial Tobacco to support strong government measures to reduce youth tobacco use following today's release of the company's report on corporate social responsibility. Specifically, the organizations are urging Imperial Tobacco to support government measures that will (1) ban tobacco retail displays or "power walls"; (2) prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies, healthcare settings and educational facilities; and (3) curb price discounting by manufacturers. more
February 5, 2007 - Smoke-Free Calgary (SFC) is more than pleased to announce that recent testing conducted in 21 of Calgary's bars and pubs has seen a dramatic air quality improvement. SFC is crediting Calgary's public smoking ban, introduced on January 1, 2007, for the city's improved indoor air quality in these bars and pubs. more
February 1, 2007 - ALBERTANS RESOUNDINGLY APPROVE PROPOSED TOBACCO LEGISLATION. Support among Rural Albertans is just as high as urban residents. more
November 20, 2006 - ALL EIGHT LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES RESPOND TO TOBACCO CONTROL SURVEY. All eight candidates vying to be the next Premier of Alberta have responded to a survey of various policy measures to reduce tobacco use in Alberta. more
November 6, 2006 - Alberta tobacco shipments have increased for the third consecutive year according to new data obtained from Alberta Finance. more
October 30, 2006
HEALTH GROUPS URGE LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO REDUCE TOBACCO USE. Today, the Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta launched a province-wide initiative to encourage the leadership candidates to support effective tobacco reduction measures. more
May 31 , 2006
RESULTS OF POLITICAL LEADERS AND CANDIDATES SURVEY ON MEASURES TO REDUCE TOBACCO USE IN ALBERTA. more
April 26, 2006 - HEALTH GROUPS CALL FOR WAR ON TEEN SMOKING more
March 1, 2006 - TOBACCO LAWS PIVOTAL TO MEETING NEW CANCER TARGETS more
