We all know this. However, according to Statistics Canada, nearly 5 million Canadians still smoke.
It’s time to bring that number down.
It’s time to help each other.
It's time to #UnsmokeCanada.
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TOGETHER, WE CAN #UNSMOKECANADA
Unsmoke is dedicated to helping Canadians access accurate information. We advocate for legislative changes to ensure Canadians who would otherwise continue to smoke are informed about smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes.
To #UNSMOKE means to remove smoke from your life. Whether that’s quitting, switching to potentially less harmful products, or supporting a loved one make a similar decision. Regulations should allow Canadians to learn more about the differences between different nicotine products.
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Not all nicotine products carry the same risk.
Join us in advocating for change, dispelling misconceptions, and working towards policies that reflect the transformative possibilities of smoke-free alternatives.
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SMOKING IS ADDICTIVE AND CAUSES SERIOUS SMOKING-RELATED DISEASES
SMOKING IS ADDICTIVE AND CAUSES SERIOUS SMOKING-RELATED DISEASES
CURRENT REGULATIONS
CURRENT REGULATIONS
A smoke-free future is a shared responsibility. More action needs to be taken for Health Canada to reach its tobacco reduction target. Governments should help adult smokers by openly recognizing the harm reduction potential of smoke-free products and modernizing Canadian legislation.
CURRENT ALTERNATIVES
CURRENT ALTERNATIVES
THE BEST CHOICE ANY SMOKER CAN MAKE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR LOVED ONES, IS TO QUIT ALL FORMS OF TOBACCO AND NICOTINE ALTOGETHER.
But what about people who choose to continue to smoke? Innovation and technology can help current adult smokers switch from cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives such as vaping or heated tobacco products, if they choose not to quit altogether.
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A burning cigarette releases over 6,000 chemicals, many are harmful. What happens if you remove the burning?
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Nicotine is addictive and one of the reasons why people smoke, alongside factors like taste and ritual, but it is not the primary cause of smoking-related diseases.
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Smoke-free products are very different to cigarettes: they don’t burn, there’s no, or less, smell and no ash.
There’s no doubt Canada can be a global leader in reducing the harm caused by smoking, but it requires actionable steps, such as creating policy that differentiates between smoke-free products and cigarettes.
THE WORLD IS CHANGING - IT’S TIME TO CHANGE WITH IT.
