Welcome Reception and
Fireside Chat
Stirring the Pot: Legalized Cannabis in Ontario
A welcome reception and early registration will be held on Tuesday November 6, 2018 from 6 pm - 8 pm Viking Room, Valhalla Inn.
Knowledge Exchange Agenda
Presentations to include:
- Action: Achieving Under 5% Tobacco Prevalence in Canada by 2035 Presenter: Rob Cunningham
- Alternative Nicotine Products and their Relative Risk and Potential as Quit Aids Presenter: Dr. Kerri- Ann Mullen
- Smoking Cessation in Specialty Populations - Orthopaedic Surgery Presenter: Dr. Travis Marion
Overnight Accommodations
A block of rooms has been placed on hold at the Valhalla Inn at a room rate of $119/night.
In order to access the above conference rate, rooms must be booked beforeOctober 7, 2018.
Quote room block 181106TBDH when making your reservation
Valhalla Inn: 1-800-964-1121 or reservations@valhallainn.com
Information Displays
There will be space available at the forum for related community groups and programs to display their information. If you are interested in reserving an information table at the conference, please download, complete and return form to Kari.
Information Table Registration Package
Please note you must be a paid registrant of the conference to reserve a display table.
The Northwest Tobacco Control Area Network invites you to participate in a
Knowledge Exchange Forum
Welcome Reception and Fireside Chat
Stirring the Pot: Legalized Cannabis in Ontario
Tuesday November 6, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday November 7, 2018
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Endgame: Our Journey to a Smoke-Free Future
Scandia Room, Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay
Registration Fee: $50
The goal of the forum is to share knowledge and build capacity among community partners and health care professionals who have an interest in tobacco cessation, prevention and protection. This event will provide an opportunity to network and learn about the important tobacco control issues and initiatives in Ontario and Northwestern Ontario.
Delegates of the forum will:
- Learn the importance of addressing smoking toward achieving greater health equity in Northwestern Ontario.
- Gain the motivation, knowledge and resources to integrate smoking interventions into practice.
- Explore the impacts of cannabis legalization and alternative nicotine delivery devices on the evolving tobacco landscape.
Who Should Attend
Community Partners and Health Care Professionals who have an interest in tobacco cessation, prevention and/or prevention.
For more information contact:
Kari Chiappetta, Forum Coordinator 807 621 6225 or kcconsulting@shaw.ca
We are using the word tobacco in reference to cigarettes, chew and other forms of commercial tobacco. The NW TCAN respects and supports the use of traditional tobacco for ceremonial and spiritual purposes