More than 4,000 Albertans die from tobacco use annually
OTTAWA, ON – The Government of Canada is investing in smoking cessation programs aimed at reducing tobacco-related illnesses and deaths across the country, including in Alberta.
In a news release issued May 31, 2022, the federal government stated that over $1.6 million is being invested in five organizations to promote the prevention and cessation of tobacco use across Canada.
In Alberta, the Association for Action on Smoking and Health (AASH) will receive $528,132 to work on the prevention and reduction of commercial tobacco use among First Nations communities.
This work will include a focus on holistic Indigenous-centred knowledge, sustainable processes, community-driven methods, interventions aligned with population health approaches, and the implementation of evidence-informed, culturally-centered concepts.