Executive Director of Action on Smoking & Health (ASH Canada); Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta School of Public Health and College of Health Sciences
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Joined November 2010
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Les Hagen MSM retweeted
Thanks @GordJohns @NDP for calling on Health minister @MarjoriePLC to finalize 5-yr-old regulations that would ban sweet & fruity flavours in #ecigs to protect youth from nicotine addiction as done by @GouvQc & @MinVWS without increasing smoking [@WHO @DrTedros recommendation]
Upcoming webinar on tobacco retailer licensing hosted by The Union’s Tobacco Control Section. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Breaking: Global disruptions have compromised the #FCTC tobacco control treaty and have contributed to 95 million additional tobacco users who would have otherwise quit by 2025. Read the new report on #SDG Target 3a endorsed by 57 NGOs. tinyurl.com/4jt6kzww #tobaccocontrol
ASH Canada joined allies in Ottawa today to urge Health Minister Marjorie Michel to ban flavoured vaping products within her first 100 days in office. #youthvaping #cdnmedia #cdnhealth #cdnparl newswire.ca/news-releases/he…
I missed this story from a few years back but it's still relevant. Here’s a pull quote: “Cigarettes are just always there, and you’ve always done it. I just pick them up and light them up without thinking about it.” Keith finally quit. 🙂 #nevertoolate independent.co.uk/arts-enter…
Canadian governments have 25 billion reasons to invest in #tobaccocontrol to mitigate harm and continue driving down tobacco use. Here’s the full rationale. #cdnhealth #cdnmedia #abmedia #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/opinion/…
Here's hoping that @MarkCarney shares @MikeBloomberg’s passion for #tobaccocontrol and #NCDprevention. #cdnhealth #cdnmedia
Congratulations to @MarkJCarney on being elected Canada’s next Prime Minister. The U.S.-Canada relationship is vital to both nations, and there’s no one more prepared to strengthen it. Mark is one of the smartest, most capable, and steady-handed leaders I know. Wishing him success in the days, months, and years ahead. bloombg.org/4bDQT1k
Canada's federal addictions minister @YaaraSaks has announced regulations forcing tobacco companies to pay for the government's tobacco control strategy. We welcome this news as it will help hold this unscrupulous industry to account. #tobaccocontrol #cdnmedia #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
Government of Canada announces the new Tobacco Charges Regulations
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New MPOWER profile: Europe is the only WHO region with a higher "Monitor" score between 2020 and 2023. All other regions received lower scores for tobacco use monitoring in 2023. These results may be due to reporting challenges during the COVID19 pandemic. tinyurl.com/ya2bawed
Yet another study on flavoured heated nicotine products by @ITCProject overlooks the impact of flavours in getting kids hooked on nicotine. Kids who use flavoured HNPs are 2-3 times more likely to smoke. Where is the balance and objectivity @UWaterloo? #cdnhealth #youthsmoking
Beyond the pale: Ottawa is now profiting from the youth vaping disaster it created by giving tobacco and vaping companies a licence to get Canadian kids hooked on nicotine: prn.to/3ClOlI4 Canadian kids deserve 1st class protection from nicotine vaping products.
Strong recommendations for governments to curtail youth vaping by Canada’s Chief Medical Health Officers: goo.gl/alerts/G7eR3U #youthvaping #cdnmedia #cdnhealth #cdnparl @YaaraSaks @GovCanHealth
Les Hagen MSM retweeted
This year, it’s time to celebrate: 20 years have passed since the WHO FCTC entered into force. This evidence-based treaty has played a key role in reaffirming the right of all people to the highest standard of health.
Tobacco-free generation laws could prevent over one million lung cancer deaths globally according to @IARCWHO. Canadian governments need to adopt TFG laws. #tobaccoendgame @cdnpoli @cdnhealth @CDNMinHealth @cdnmedia @GovCanHealth france24.com/en/live-news/20…
Vaping protection delayed is protection denied: Antitobacco groups decry further delays in vape flavour restrictions prn.to/3D7oKTj @YaaraSaks @GovCanHealth @markhollandlib #cdnmedia #cdnhealth #cdnpoli
I was delighted to co-chair a session on tobacco control at the #UnionConf2024 in Bali last week. My co-chair was Gea Melinda—a bright young tobacco control leader from Indonesia. We need more dedicated young leaders to help realize a #tobaccoendgame in the future.
Canada's Lawsuit Could Net a Fraction of Original Claim via @TheTyee thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/30/C…
Les Hagen MSM retweeted
⚠️#CEDAW89 - Women deserve protection from the aggressive, deadly tobacco industry.
Learn how tobacco companies violate #womensrights in our joint reports on Canada, Chile, Japan & New Zealand: ow.ly/nox650TBxXz
#TobaccoViolation @actiononsmoking @CLAS_Saludable @TheGGTC
I couldn’t agree more. We are proud to collaborate with ASH US on this very worthy initiative. Canada can do more to protect women and girls from tobacco industry marketing schemes. #cdnhealth #cdnmedia #CEDAW89 #womensrights
Today, #CEDAW89 will review how #Canada protects #womensrights.
It's essential for Canada to strengthen their tobacco control policies to protect women from the aggressive and deadly tobacco industry.
Learn more: ow.ly/nox650TBxXz
#TobaccoViolation @actiononsmoking
