Reduce tobacco use in Saskatchewan through cohesive, coordinated community-led action.

Prevention - to encourage communities to create environments where it is easier to make healthy choices around tobacco use.

Protection - to eliminate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (second-hand smoke) and prevent young people from accessing tobacco products.

Cessation - to encourage and assist tobacco users to stop or reduce their tobacco use.

This provincial strategy is guided by the principles of respect, engagement and transparency. The strategy strives for First Nations and Métis participation and guidance, youth input and leadership and ongoing evaluation throughout the implementation.

Tobacco Reduction Strategy Document (downloadable document)

Several areas for action have been identified for focussed efforts under the Provincial Tobacco Reduction Strategy. These areas include:

• Increasing public awareness
• Targeting youth
• Engaging community
• Strengthening legislation
• Enhancing cessation activities
• First Nations and Métis participation
• Evaluating effectiveness

Tobacco Reduction Strategy Action Plan 2010 (downloadable document)

Tobacco Reduction Strategy Progress Report 2011 (downloadable document)

Tobacco Reduction Strategy Action Plan 2011 - 2012 (downloadable document)

Tobacco Strategy Newsletter- Cessation, July 2010 (pdf)

Tobacco Strategy Newsletter- Communications, Nov 2010 (pdf)

Tobacco Strategy Newsletter- Cessation, Jan 2011 (pdf)

Tobacco Strategy Newsletter- Engaging Youth, Apr 2011 (pdf)

Tobacco Strategy Newsletter- Increasing Awareness, Jan 2012 (pdf)

In October 2010, the Ministry of Health hosted a two-day symposium, under the umbrella of the provincial tobacco reduction strategy.

An important component of the provincial tobacco strategy, the symposium was intended to strengthen the skills of those working in tobacco reduction and encourage involvement at a local, regional and provincial level. Read more