Alberta's strategy recognizes tobacco and vaping as a public-health issue that requires prevention, education, cessation support, and enforcement. A vaping restriction should be tested against all four, not only one.
Harm reduction note / September 3, 2026
Fall Harm Reduction Note: Keep Legal Pathways Visible
If adults who smoke or formerly smoked lose lawful options, the policy should explain what legal pathway remains and how illegal supply will be discouraged.