In 2010, legislation was introduced banning smoking in vehicles with children under the age of 16, around doorways, windows and air intakes of public buildings, and all tobacco use on school grounds, among others.

Building a Healthier Saskatchewan-A strategy to reduce tobacco use was developed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with Saskatchewan stakeholders who have experience and expertise in tobacco use reduction. The strategy was released October 25, 2010.

The purpose of this information is to provide assistance to retailers to understand the requirements of The Tobacco Control Act and The Tobacco Control Regulations. It is intended as a general aid and should not be used as a substitute for the legislation. The Act and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law.

As of October 1, 2010, amendments to The Tobacco Control Act further reduce youth access to tobacco products and continue to protect Saskatchewan people from the harms of environmental tobacco smoke. On April 1, 2011, the provision of The Tobacco Control Act that bans the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products in pharmacies comes into effect.

As of August 15, 2010, tobacco-use is no longer permitted in schools (K to 12) and on school grounds. More details and Frequently Asked Questions regarding the new law are posted on this page.

The Tobacco Control Act and The Tobacco Control Regulations were put in place to reduce youth access to tobacco products and protect Saskatchewan people from the harms of environmental tobacco smoke.

Some strategies to help you and others around you quit or reduce tobacco use.

Find out more information about the different forms of tobacco and the harms associated with using these products-both to the person using tobacco and those around them; as well as some helpful tobacco-related sites.