Resources for concerned parents and teachers2024-09-07T17:58:43+00:00

Resources for concerned parents and teachers

Our Resource Library has plenty of resources useful to parents and teachers who want to learn more about the dangers of tobacco and vaping products and have a meaningful conversation about it with children, adolescents and young adults.

Resources tagged “parents” and/or “educators” on our website get pulled and showcased here. They are listed alphabetically.

You can also search our Resources Library by theme: Prevention, Smoking Cessation, Quit Smoking and Hot Topics.

A new program is now available for grades 4 to 6 called Get the Facts. Educators can request virtual sessions for their classrooms. Get the Facts – Health Canada Experiences

Of particular interest to parents and teachers, we suggest:

Information on New Brunswick laws and policies regarding tobacco, vaping products, cannabis and smoke-free environments is available on our Legislation page.

We also feature many great resources on our Smoke-Free Environments page to help teachers, parents and community leaders promote a smoke-free environment.

“Why You Don’t Want to Become a Drug Addict by Smoking Cigarettes or Vaping Nicotine” (PowerPoint Presentation) – NB Lung Association

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Topics covered in this presentation include: nicotine addiction, cancer/COPD/ other conditions, chemicals in tobacco and e-cigarettes/vape juice, history of cigarettes and the role big [...]

2020-2021 Youth and Young Adult Vaping Project report released

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background: E-cigarette use (“vaping”) has been on the rise. The 2020-2021 Youth and Young Adult Vaping Project, conducted by The Lung Association [...]

5th ANNUAL FORUM on Nicotine Addiction Adapting to Changes in the Approach to Nicotine Addiction

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June 3, 2021 8:30 am to 3:30 pm FREE • OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH VIRTUAL EVENT VIA THE ZOOM PLATFORM Vitalité Health Network [...]

Adult Tobacco Cessation Campaign

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From March 15 to 29, 2021, Health Canada’s Adult tobacco cessation campaign reminded Canadians 50+ who smoke that it’s never too late to quit [...]

Advancing Health Equity Through Cancer Information and Support Services: Report on communities that are underserved

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In 2019, the Canadian Cancer Society carried out the underserved communities project to identify communities that face barriers to accessing cancer information, support and [...]

As pandemic forces change, it’s a good time for Canadians to quit smoking

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There’s no shortage of debate on who gets very sick from the virus, and who doesn’t. It is clear that we must do a [...]

Break It Off launched a new advertising campaign!

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Young adult smoking cessation campaign Break It Off, a collaborative campaign by Health Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society, helps young adults aged 20-24 [...]

Brochure – Vaping – Know the Risks – NB Lung Association – 2019

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Public information brochure developed by the New Brunswick Lung Association. Very useful for parents to share with their children/teens and for teachers to share [...]

Brochure – Youth Smoking – New Brunswick Lung Association

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Some educational information about why youth start smoking as well as resources to help them quit. PDF Website [...]

Canada to become first country in the world to require health warnings on individual cigarettes

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News release May 31, 2023  |  Ottawa, ON  |  Health Canada Today, on World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister for Mental Health [...]

Canadian Cancer Society launches campaign for those curious about going smoke-free

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January 21, 2022 Tobacco control leaders unite during National Non-Smoking Week to kickstart a nationwide smoking cessation project, Smoke Free Curious TORONTO, ON – This National [...]

Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2022 special report on cancer prevalence

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A new report released today by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) shows that the number of people living with or beyond cancer in this [...]

Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) results for 2019-current smoking declines to 14.8%, daily smoking to 10.0% in Canada

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Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) results for 2019 were released last week on Thursday August 6, 2020. There was a decrease in current smoking [...]

Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) results for 2020 just released

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Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) results for 2020 were just released. There was a decrease in current smoking from 14.8% in 2019 to 12.9% [...]

Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey, 2020, results released

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On March 17, 2021, initial results from the Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS), 2020, were released.  Below is information from Statistics Canada.  CTNS [...]

Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey, 2021

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Released: 2022-05-05 According to recent results from the 2021 Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS), vaping continues to be more prevalent among younger adults than older age [...]

Canadians who report lower self-perceived mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic more likely to report increased use of cannabis, alcohol and tobacco

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed Canadians’ lives in previously unimaginable ways in a very short period of time. Given the disruption and stress it [...]

Cannabis in Canada – Government of Canada – 2018

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About cannabis, process of legalization, health effects, addiction, medical use, applying for industry licenses, consumer information, market data, travelling with cannabis, talk about cannabis, [...]

Cannabis Talk Kit – Know How to Talk with Your Teen – DrugFreeKidsCanada.org – 2017

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This talk kit aims to help families navigate through a changing cannabis landscape—one that includes new policies like legalization and regulation, as well as [...]

Comparative Federal/Provincial/Territorial Tobacco Tax Rates As of August 1, 2020

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200 Cigarettes     200 roll-your-own cigarettes (100g) NS      $70.63 ($59.04)    $46.00  ($40.00) Man    $68.18 ($60.00)  $50.09 ($45.50) PEI     $65.11 ($55.04)    $31.80 ($27.52) NB      $61.83 [...]

Consider the Consequences of Vaping – Health Canada – 2019

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Campaign aimed at youth to tackle increasing vaping rates among this demographic. Many useful tools are available for parents and educators to talk to [...]

Consider the Consequences of Vaping Self-led Module

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Health Canada is pleased to offer a Consider the Consequences of Vaping self-led module to help and support educators in engaging with youth on vaping. This [...]

COVID-19 and Smoking: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

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A systematic review of studies on COVID-19 that included information on patients’ smoking status to evaluate the association between smoking and COVID-19 outcomes including [...]

COVID, youth, and substance use: Critical messages for youth and families

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The Canadian Pediatric Society has published a new article that encourages pediatricians and other health professionals who work with youth and families to communicate [...]

Digital Influencers – Consider the Consequences of Vaping – 2019

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Influencers targeting teens use YouTube and Instagram to engage their followers on the topic of preventing vaping: Matthew Santoro - 10 Dangers of Vaping [...]

Drop the Illusion!

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Vaping information and resources for teachers and instructors. Website

Federal Health Ministers refer to vaping liquids for message on National Poison Prevention Week

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Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on National Poison Prevention Week - March 20 to [...]

Flavoured e-cigarette regulations – e-advocacy website makes it easy to send submission regarding Health Canada consultation

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On June 18, Health Canada announced draft federal regulations for consultation to ban flavours in e-cigarettes, with an exception for tobacco, mint and menthol [...]

Flavoured Vapes Hooks Kids Campaign – Lung Association and Heart & Stroke Foundation – 2020

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The Canadian Lung Association and Heart & Stroke created a uniquely flavoured ice cream to warn parents about the dangers of vaping. In its [...]

For Many Young People, 2021 is the Year to Cancel Vaping

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Reversing a toxic cultural trend Vaping used to be seen as cool. But times have changed. As influencer Victoria Annunziato says, “Like many others, [...]

Get the Facts – Health Canada Experiences

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A new program is now available for grades 4 to 6 called Get the Facts. Educators can request virtual sessions for their classrooms. More [...]

Health Canada advisory – Unauthorized nicotine buccal pouches may pose serious health risks

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Summary Products: Nicotine buccal pouches (placed between the gum and cheek), also known as tobacco-less nicotine pouches and oral nicotine pouches. Issue: Nicotine buccal pouches are [...]

Health Canada announces funding for a tobacco cessation project to mark World No Tobacco Day 2021

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News release May 31, 2021   | Ottawa, Ontario   | Health Canada Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of premature death and disease in [...]

Health Canada announces new restrictions to prevent youth vaping

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The proposal would restrict the flavour options in vaping products in Canada to tobacco and mint/menthol. This will help make vaping less attractive to youth, while [...]

Health Canada micro-grant funding initiative to support innovative public education projects on the health effects of cannabis or vaping

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Health Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a micro-grant funding initiative to support innovative public education projects on the health effects of [...]

Health Canada’s Departmental Plan for 2020-21

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Health Canada will advance implementation of Canada's Tobacco Strategy, a modernized approach for successful tobacco control with the goal of achieving the target of [...]

Health Concerns: Tobacco – Youth Zone – Health Canada

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Too many young Canadians are still tempted by smoking. By giving you the facts about what smoking means to your body, your environment and [...]

Healthy School Planner – Joint Consortium for School Health

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The Healthy School Planner is a free tool that schools can use to assess the current health environment and build a plan to make [...]

Healthy School Planner: How to Use – Joint Consortium for School Health

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At a glance information on how to use the Joint Consortium for School Health's Healthy School Planner. PDF [...]

Heart and Stroke launches campaign urging federal action on youth vaping

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Heart and Stroke has launched an e-advocacy campaign urging federal action on youth vaping, including on flavoured e-cigarettes.  This campaign had initially been launched [...]

Heart failure in Canada: complex, incurable and on the rise

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Heart & Stroke News Release Heart failure in Canada: complex, incurable and on the rise A national action plan will increase access to diagnosis, [...]

Heart Healthy Schools 2022-2023

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The Heart Healthy Schools program teaches students about healthy habits across four different theme weeks - Explore Vegetables & Fruit, Discover Water, Joyful Movement, and [...]

Heart Smart Kids – Heart & Stoke Foundation – 2019

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The Heart Smart Kids (HSK) program is for grades K to 6 in Indigenous communities across the country. This program is designed to help [...]

I Quit For Me: This guide is for youth who want to quit using tobacco, cigarettes, or vapes

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Contents What is addiction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Indigenous Populations and New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy 


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The prevalence of smoking among Indigenous peoples is approximately 2 to 5 times higher than among non-Indigenous Canadians1. In New Brunswick, almost twice as many Indigenous youth [...]

INVITATION TO SUBMIT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO BE FEATURED IN THE NBATC 2020 PROGRESS REPORT

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The New Brunswick Anti-Tobacco Coalition (NBATC) publishes a yearly progress report to highlight work done in line with the objectives of New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living [...]

INVITATION TO SUBMIT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO BE FEATURED IN THE NBATC 2021 PROGRESS REPORT

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The New Brunswick Anti-Tobacco Coalition (NBATC) publishes a yearly progress report to highlight work done in line with the objectives of New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living [...]

INVITATION TO SUBMIT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO BE FEATURED IN THE NBATC 2022 PROGRESS REPORT

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The New Brunswick Anti-Tobacco Coalition (NBATC) publishes a yearly progress report to highlight work done in line with the objectives of New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living [...]

Issues: Second-Hand Smoke – The Tobacco Atlas – 2019

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Secondhand smoke kills nearly 900,000 people every year, yet one-quarter of people globally remain exposed. Some groups, such as non-smoking women and those in [...]

It’s National Non-Smoking Week, January 16 to 22, 2022: A message from Health Canada

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Did you know that within 24 hours of quitting smoking the risk of having a heart attack goes down, within 8 hours the level of [...]

Let’s Talk About Vaping: A Quick Reference Guide

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The Horizon Health Network's Centre of Excellence for Clinical Smoking Cessation has created a vaping toolkit for the Healthy Learners in School Program of [...]

Lung Cancer Education (Including Risks Related to Vaping) – Toolkit for Teachers – Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec – 2019 (ONLY IN FRENCH)

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Free educational kit for teachers, aimed at students aged 12 to 17. It was designed to educate young people about the importance of preventing [...]

Mental Fitness – New Brunswick Department of Social Development

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Mental fitness refers to a state of psychosocial well-being, it means having a positive sense of how we feel, think, and act, which improves [...]

Micro-Grants for Cannabis or Vaping Public Education – Health Canada

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Micro-grants are offered up to $1,000 to support public education about the health effects of cannabis and/or the risks of vaping. [...]

Minister of Health announces funding for projects to help Canadians stop tobacco use

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To mark World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced nearly $4.8 million in funding for organizations across Canada to develop programs and services that will [...]

Monitoring the Future – National Adolescent Drug Trends in 2018 – University of Michigan Institute for Social Research – 2019

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Increases in adolescent vaping from 2017 to 2018 were the largest ever recorded in the past 43 years for any adolescent substance use outcome [...]

Movie Influences on Tobacco Use in Adolescents – Smoke and Vape Free NB – 2017

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Infographic showing how movies influence adolescents to start using tobacco products. PDF

My Journey with Tobacco: Youth Tobacco Cessation Toolkit and Facilitator’s Guide – National Association of Friendship Centres

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The youth toolkit and facilitator’s guide are meant to be used together to build and support a stronger infrastructure for the delivery of tobacco [...]

NB Elementary Student Wellness Survey (K-5) – New Brunswick Department of Social Development (2016-2017)

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Survey of wellness (including exposure to smoke) among students in grades 4 and 5 and parents of students in kindergarten to grade 5 across [...]

NB Student Wellness Survey (Grades 6-12) – New Brunswick Department of Social Development (2018-2019)

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Survey on wellness (including tobacco use and vaping) among students in grades 6 to 12 across schools in New Brunswick conducted by the New [...]

NB-Lung’s 29th Annual Respiratory Health Symposium: Invitation & Registration 2022

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2022 Respiratory Health Symposium The New Brunswick Lung Association invites health professionals interested in lung health and air quality to the FREE "29th Annual [...]

New Brunswick flavoured e-cigarette ban to come into force Sept. 1, 2021

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New Brunswick’s ban on flavoured e-cigarettes (other than tobacco flavour) will come into force next week on Wed. Sept. 1. Here is an overview [...]

New Brunswick: 12 Anglophone West schools using sensors that detect bathroom vaping

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Anglophone North School District piloting sensors More New Brunswick schools are installing high-tech sensors in their bathrooms to detect student vaping. Vaping seems to [...]

New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy and Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

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Strategy Promotion Webinar Series In our ongoing series to promote New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy, the SVFNB has created a convenient infographic for our partners [...]

New Cessation Website for NB

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New Federal Regulations on E-cigarette Advertising

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The Government of Canada is taking a number of steps to address the rise in youth vaping. Among these measures, the final Vaping Products Promotion [...]

New legislation for PEI now in effect

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In PEI, new legislation establishing age 21 for tobacco and e-cigarettes, and requiring e-cigarette sales to be in specialty stores only, came into effect [...]

New survey results show a flattening of youth vaping rates

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Statistics Canada released the results of its second annual survey on tobacco and vaping. The Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS) was first conducted in [...]

New Webinar – Youth Mental Health & Vaping: Messaging Strategies for Converging Crises

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In our upcoming complimentary webinar, experts will discuss evidence-based communications strategies for disassociating vaping as a mental health benefit and empowering teens to see [...]

One year later: Weedless Wednesday Advice from the Chief Medical Officers of Health

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Last year, about 6 weeks before Canada and the world became gripped with the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health [...]

Ontario Cracking Down on Cellphone Use and Banning Vaping in Schools

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April 28, 2024 Ontario’s plan to refocus the education system on getting back-to-basics in the classroom includes new standardized provincewide measures, increased parent communication [...]

Ottawa Conference, State of the Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, Jan. 21-22, 2021, Registration and Call for Abstracts Now Open

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Here is information regarding the 13th Annual Ottawa Conference, State of the Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, to be held virtually Jan. 21-22, 2021. [...]

Pilot project seeks community-driven solutions to substance use among youth

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SAINT JOHN (GNB) – A pilot project is being launched to help communities find ways to reduce substance use among youth. The five-year project [...]

Preliminary results of Canada’s first Randomized Clinical Trial for e-cigarettes as cessation device

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Physicians For a Smoke-Free Canada shared the initial results of the first large Canadian randomized clinical trial of e-cigarettes as a cessation device. In [...]

Prevalence of vaping and smoking among adolescents in Canada, England, and the United States, David Hammond et al, British Medical Journal – 2019

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A study published in the British Medical Journal has found a dramatic 74% increase in vaping among youth aged 16-19 in Canada from Aug/Sept [...]

Preventing Problematic Substance Abuse in Youth – Chief Public Health Officer, Government of Canada – 2018

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Learn what you can do to raise awareness about prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery related to substance abuse, including tobacco, among youth. [...]

Prince Edward Island bans flavoured e-cigarettes – effective March 1, 2021

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Prince Edward Island becomes the second Canadian province to formalize a comprehensive ban on flavoured vaping products. The ban will come into effect at [...]

Protecting Youth from the Vaping Crisis – Heart & Stroke Foundation – 2020

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Position paper with public health information produced by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. PDF

Quash project, Lung Health Foundation

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Please find attached an overview of the “Quash” project from the Lung Health Foundation (LHF). “Quash” is a behaviour change program, featuring an app [...]

Registration is now open for the National Conference on Tobacco and Vaping

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We are pleased to share that you can now register for the 2023 National Conference on Tobacco and Vaping Charting the Course to less than [...]

Registration now open, 14th Annual Ottawa Conference, State of the Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for our 14th Annual Ottawa Conference! This year, the conference will once again be virtual. Our distinct line-up of experts will [...]

Registration now open, the 2023 Stroke Conference, Across the Continuum and Beyond

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The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick invites you to register for the 2023 Stroke Conference, Across the Continuum and Beyond. This conference is occurring [...]

Report: There are now 100 universities/colleges in Canada with 100% smoke-free campuses

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The Canadian Cancer Society report University and College 100% Smoke-Free Campuses in Canada: National Status Report indicates that there are now 100 universities and colleges in [...]

Research on Electronic Cigarettes: Advertising and Promotion – Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU) – 2020

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Report on recent findings, centred on advertising and promotion, from the OTRU's Research on E-Cigarette and Waterpipe Health System Research Fund project. As part [...]

Save the Date: Invitation to Attend the 31st Annual Respiratory Health Symposium

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NB Lung invites health professionals interested in lung health and air quality to our 31st Annual Respiratory Health Symposium, aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge about respiratory [...]

Science has marched on: it’s time to update the advice to Canadians

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Since 2018, other governments have assigned committees of scientists to conduct reviews of the growing body of evidence. From these, a scientific consensus is [...]

Second-Hand Smoke and Children – Reasons to Act – Smoke and Vape Free NB – 2016

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Infographic explaining how second-hand smoke negatively impacts children. JPG

Six take-aways from Canada’s student smoking survey

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This past week Health Canada released the results of the most recent Canadian Student, Alcohol and Tobacco Survey, with data collected in selected schools across [...]

Smoke Free Curious

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About Smoke Free Curious “Smoke Free Curious”, is a national and bilingual tobacco cessation social marketing campaign that aims to motivate Canadian adult tobacco [...]

Smoke Is Smoke! – Smoke and Vape Free NB – 2019

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Sheds light on the dangers of second-hand smoke from tobacco as well as cannabis. This fact sheet also addresses vaping and reminds people to [...]

Smokers and Vapers May Be at Greater Risk for Covid-19

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Tobacco and marijuana products damage lungs, where the virus does its harm. Health officials are urging people to quit, and temporary sales bans in [...]

Smoking and Tobacco – New Brunswick Lung Association

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Useful information compiled by the New Brunswick Lung Association related to the health effects of smoking, tobacco, cannabis, and vaping, as well as on [...]

Smoking history tied to worse COVID-19 outcomes

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Cumulative cigarette smoke exposure is an independent risk factor for hospital admission and death from COVID-19, according to a research letter published online Jan. [...]

Smoking, Vaping and Tobacco – Health Canada

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Learn about vaping, tobacco products, effects of smoking, second-hand smoke, prevention and quitting. Website

Social Media Influences on Tobacco Use in Adolescents – Smoke and Vape Free NB – 2017

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Infographic showing how social media influences adolescents to start using tobacco products. PDF

SRNT – January 31st webinar on “Sabotaging the Cigarette: Methods and Ethical Considerations.”

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Please join us on January 31, 2022 from 10:30am ET - 12:00pm ET for a (free) webinar on “Sabotaging the Cigarette: Methods and Ethical [...]

Statement on the second anniversary of the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act

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On the second anniversary of the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA) coming into force, tobacco control organizations are calling on the Health Minister and [...]

Stop Youth Vaping – Heart & Stroke Foundation – 2020

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Campaign and an e-advocacy site urging action on youth vaping. Website

Stroke and mental health: The invisible and inequitable effects on women

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Heart & Stroke News Release New report: Women’s mental health is threatened after stroke Depression and anxiety are more common in women but services [...]

Susceptibility to Smoking Amongst Youth in New Brunswick – Smoke and Vape Free NB and New Brunswick Health Council – 2014

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Susceptibility to smoking is defined as “the absence of a firm decision not to smoke.” This represents youth who have never tried smoking, but [...]

Talking With Your Teen About Vaping: A Tip Sheet for Parents – Health Canada – 2019

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Useful public health information about vaping and tips on how to talk to teens about it. Website

The Canadian Cancer Society has released an update to the report, University and College 100% Smoke-Free Campuses in Canada: National Status Report

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Excellent resource explaining and demonstrating the benefits of a 100% smoke-free campus policy. This report presents a list of all colleges and universities with [...]

The New Brunswick Lung Association is promoting its annual influenza awareness campaign

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The New Brunswick Lung Association is promoting its annual influenza awareness campaign with the goal to educate people on the reality that influenza can [...]

The New Brunswick Lung Association’s 27th Annual Respiratory Symposium/Webinar Sept. 25th, 2020

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The New Brunswick Lung Association invites health-care professionals interested in lung health and air quality to the “The New Brunswick Lung Association’s 27th Annual [...]

The Wellness Movement

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The Wellness Movement is a collective, ongoing effort in New Brunswick to inspire and support the creation of wellness-supporting environments, including tobacco-free and smoke-free [...]

The Wellness Movement – Connect with Wellness in your Region

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The Wellness Movement’s regional webpages make it easy to connect with your local Wellness Networks, and stay informed about wellness initiatives happening near you. [...]

The Wellness Movement – School Wellness Toolkit

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Designed to complement existing wellness initiatives in NB schools, the School Wellness Toolkit offers information and fresh ideas to help you champion The Wellness [...]

The Wellness Movement – Tools for Partners

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A number of tools were created to make it easy to align your messaging and promotional materials with those of The Wellness Movement. They [...]

The Wellness Movement – Wellness Week

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Each year, Wellness Week (October 1st to 7th) provides an opportunity to recognize everyone’s efforts in promoting wellness and growing The Wellness Movement in [...]

TikTok is being used by vape sellers marketing to teens

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Sellers are offering flavored disposable vapes, parent-proof 'discreet' packaging, no ID checks. Read Article

Tobacco Free Sport Program Handbook – Sports NB

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The Tobacco Free Sport Program Handbook provides information about the program and details on how to implement a Tobacco Free Sport program/policy in a [...]

Tobacco plain packaging momentum continues worldwide with 38 countries and territories moving forward with regulations

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NEWS PROVIDED BY Canadian Cancer Society (National Office)  Nov 09, 2021, 07:00 ET   Canada among the growing number of countries to implement plain packaging [...]

Tobacco-Free Living – New Brunswick Department of Social Development – Wellness Branch

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Tobacco free living is essential to a healthy lifestyle! Living tobacco free means avoiding exposure to smoke, not starting to smoke and, if you [...]

Tobacco-Free Living – Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (Public Health) – Government of New Brunswick

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The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health promotes tobacco-free living by administering legislation that supports smoke-free public places and restricts both tobacco [...]

Tobacco-Free Schools Action Guide – Smoke and Vape Free NB, Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada – 2006

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The tobacco-free schools initiative uses a comprehensive school health approach to prevent and reduce youth tobacco use by changing the school environment through programs, [...]

University of New Brunswick campuses going smoke-free in Fall 2022

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The largest university in New Brunswick has announced that its campuses will go smoke-free starting in the fall of 2022. Learn More [...]

Vape-Free Schools Campaign – Anglophone South School District (New Brunswick) – 2019

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Developed by the Anglophone South School District, this kit includes: Letter to High School Parents Communications Kit Vaping Mini-Lessons (Powerpoint) Contact Joyce Walker Haley [...]

Vaping – The Mechanics – Health Canada – 2018

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Describes how vaping devices work and the chemicals used for vaping devices. PDF

Vaping among Canadian teens doubles in 2 years, new research shows

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New research reveals vaping among Canadian youth has risen dramatically over the past two years, and experts say it shows no signs of slowing [...]

Vaping Prevention Toolkit – PEI Lung Association – 2020

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Vaping education toolkit: -Vaping Products Information for Families -Vaping Products Information for Educators -Vaping Products Information for Coaches -Help Quitting Website [...]

Video: “Consider the Consequences of Vaping” – Health Canada – 2019

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Even though vaping is less harmful than smoking, there are still consequences for you to consider. Vaping can expose you to chemicals that could [...]

Vitalité Health Network’s New Vaping Modules

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The Vitalité Health Network has recently updated their website with a series of vaping modules designed for educators. The resource consists of a teacher's [...]

Vitalité Health Network’s 6th annual Nicotine Addiction Forum: Keys to Successfully Quitting

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Please note that Vitalité Health Network's 6th Annual Nicotine Addiction Forum will take place on June 2nd, 2022. It is FREE to participate. The event will [...]

Webinar: “Electronic Cigarette Use Among Quebec High School Students”- New Brunswick Anti-Tobacco Coalition -2015

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With Annie Montreuil, PhD, public health researcher at Institut national de santé publique du Québec.  This study is one of the first allowing an [...]

Webinar: “We Do Not Smoke But Some of Us Are More Susceptible than Others: A Multilevel Analysis of a Sample of Canadian Youth in Grades 9 to 12.” – New Brunswick Anti-Tobacco Coalition – 2015

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With Dr. Susan Kaai. Smoking susceptibility has been found to be a strong predictor of experimental smoking. This paper examined which student- and school-level [...]

Webinar: Helping Youth Quit Vaping: Demonstrating OTRU’s New Mobile-friendly Solutions

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm EST Please register for this webinar in advance. You will be sent a Zoom link after you [...]

While You Were Streaming: Smoking On Demand – Truth Initiative (USA) – 2019

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Research Report and news release. Tobacco depictions in youth-rated TV content has risen by more than 379% in one year with "Stranger Things" once [...]

WHO – Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease worldwide

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Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization, World Heart [...]

WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of tobacco users saying they want to quit. The campaign will support at least 100 million people [...]

WHO releases global tobacco trends report, 4th edition

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Tobacco use falling: WHO urges countries to invest in helping more people to quit tobacco 16 November 2021 News release Geneva The fourth WHO [...]

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY-May 31, 2020- Protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use

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Every year, on May 31st, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The annual campaign is an [...]

World No Tobacco Day: Global Campaign

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Tobacco and related industry tactics to attract younger generations #TobaccoExposed The global campaign will debunk myths and expose devious tactics employed by these industries. [...]

World Restart a Heart Day

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o  We know that the vast majority of cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital. o  We know that most people experiencing a cardiac arrest in this situation don't survive. o  We [...]

Youth and Young Adult Vaping in Canada – Ontario Tobacco Research Unit Project Newsletter – 2018

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As part of the Health System Research Fund, OTRU’s Research on E-Cigarettes and Waterpipe (RECIG-WP) grant has established a Youth and Young Adult Panel [...]

Youth Exposure to Tobacco in Movies in Ontario: 2002-2018 – Ontario Tobacco Research Unit – 2019

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This report by the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU) examines onscreen tobacco exposure among Ontario youth over the period 2012 to 2018. Over half [...]

Youth vaping prevention resources

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