The North East Tobacco Control Area Network (NE TCAN)

Who we support and our partners

The NE TCAN supports the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy (SFOS). The SFOS is a multi-level comprehensive tobacco control strategy which aims to eliminate tobacco related illness and death; by preventing experimentation and use among youth and young adults, increasing and supporting cessation/quit attempts and protecting the health of people.

North East Smoke-Free & Vape-Free Communities Grant

Interested in reducing smoking or vaping in your community?
Apply for a microgrant to support your initiative in northeastern Ontario.

Prevention for youth and young adults

Learn more about initiatives and supports to help prevent nicotine product experimentation and escalation in youth and young adults.

Smoking and vaping cessation

Are you trying to quit smoking or vaping? Learn more about the various cessation supports and resources available to you.

Protecting the health of Ontarians

Learn more about Ontario’s smoke-free policies that help protect your health.

Tobacco Control Area Networks facilitate coordination at the local and regional levels, ensure the needs of public health units across the province are met and maximize the effective use of resources.

The NE TCAN is comprised of 4 public health units: Algoma Public Health, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, Northeastern Public Health, and the coordinating public health unit, Public Health Sudbury & Districts.