BILL 45

ALBERTA PASSES ONE OF THE STRONGEST TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS IN CANADA

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Smoke-Free Places (Tobacco Reduction) Amendment Act, 2007

On November 14, 2007, Bill 45, the Smoke-free Places (Tobacco Reduction) Amendment Act, 2007 passed third and final reading.

Once proclaimed, the Act will:

  • Prohibit smoking in all public places and workplaces (proposed effective January 1, 2008);
  • Ban tobacco displays, promotions and advertising in retail outlets (proposed effective July 1, 2008); and
  • Remove tobacco sales from pharmacies, health care facilities and post-secondary campuses (proposed effective January 1, 2009).

There is the opportunity to send comments on Bill 45 to Alberta Health and Wellness.

To see Hansard at third reading, click here.

For more information, click here to read our brochure on Bill 45 and how it will improve the quality of life of Albertans. To see our news release on Bill 45 please click here. To review the Alberta Health and Wellness new release click here.

For an overview on Bill 45, please visit the Alberta Health and Wellness Site. To see Bill 45, click here.

In May 2007, the Alberta Cancer Board released a Briefing Note on evidence supporting tobacco control policies. Click here to view it.

Albertans want the 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.

Bill 45 ... It's about health. It's about time.

CSFA recently released a briefing note that dispels some of the inaccurate claims being made regarding the proposed evidence-based measures to reduce tobacco use, presenting a sound financial case for the Government of Alberta to pass the proposed legislation. Click here to view the brief.

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