Stronger rules on vaping. For our kids and our schools.
We are an Alberta group of parents, caregivers, educators, and community supporters asking for clearer rules on youth-attractive vaping products, on online sales, and on the streets and shops around our schools.
Our mission
A parent and caregiver voice for stronger Alberta vaping rules, grounded in public health guidance and the realities of school and family life.
For our kids
We want the number of Alberta children and teens who start vaping to keep falling, in line with provincial and federal prevention goals.
For our schools
We want clearer rules around schools, including online sales, vape shop locations, and youth-targeted promotion.
For families
We want plain language resources that help families and caregivers talk about vaping at home, without panic and without misinformation.
What we are asking for
Five practical priorities that match our daily experience as parents and as people who work with young people.
Limit flavours and designs that appeal to kids
Public health research links sweet flavours, bright packaging, and small device formats to youth uptake. Provincial rules should reflect that.
Tighten online sales
Online age verification needs to be more than a check box. Out-of-province online sellers should follow Alberta's rules when they ship into Alberta.
Enforce around schools
School area buffer rules need enforcement, not just signage. School divisions and municipal bylaws should be supported, not undercut.
Family-friendly resources
Short, plain-language guides for parents and caregivers, based on Health Canada and Canadian Paediatric Society materials.
Honest reporting
A short, public review of how the new rules are working, three years after they take effect.
Talking back
Replies from this coalition to the three Alberta adult-access groups publishing on Bill 208.
Parents agree enforcement matters, and still want prevention
A reply to the 12 May 2026 enforcement-first releases from AACV and CFAA. Yes, illicit channels matter. That cannot become a reason to stall action on youth appeal, schools, online access, and Bill 208.
The hallway problem is still the hallway problem
A parent follow-up after the May coalition responses. The schoolyard side of this file has not changed.
Parents are not asking for slogans
A second reply to AACV, CFAA, and AB Choice. Plain about what families want from Bill 208.
Recent publications
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Parents agree enforcement matters, and still want prevention
A parent reply to the 12 May 2026 enforcement-first releases from AACV and CFAA.
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The hallway problem is still the hallway problem
The schoolyard side of this file has not changed because of the May coalition responses.
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Parents are not asking for slogans
A second reply to AACV, CFAA, and AB Choice. Plain about what families want from Bill 208.
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Adult access is not a magic answer to youth vaping
A parent reply to recent adult-access coalition materials, on what they leave out.
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Why parents should support Bill 208
A short explainer for families on what Bill 208 changes and why we are backing it.
Position -
Alberta's vaping reduction strategy, from a parent's point of view
What the province's Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy says, in language that maps to family life.
Explainer -
An open letter to Alberta MLAs from Alberta parents
What we want our MLAs to consider as Bill 208 moves through the legislative process.
Memo -
A family conversation guide on vaping
How to talk with your child or teen about vaping without it turning into a fight.
Guide
Join an Alberta parent and caregiver voice for stronger rules.
The coalition is open to parents, caregivers, educators, health professionals, and community supporters anywhere in Alberta. There is no fee, and we will only contact you with occasional updates on policy and resources.