Tobacco researcher leaves University of Alberta

Dr. Phillips, a researcher on smokeless tobacco at the University of Alberta, has left the institution.

An example of Dr. Phillips' research on smokeless tobacco and its purported lack of risks is attached.

You can read more about his departure here.

Tobacco industry denormalization resources

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada prepared a great report entitled Curing the addiction to profits. Check it out for more information about tobacco control and how to denormalize the tobacco industry.

Guides for a tobacco-free campus

Here are some resources for those interested in advocating tobacco divestment at their post-secondary institute. For information about beginning tobacco divestment advocacy work in your country, check out our list of universities and their policies on funding from the tobacco industry.

Australia
Action on Smoking and Health Australia
University of Sydney

Austria
Medical University of Vienna
Medical University of Innsbruck
Medical University of Graz

Canada
University of Toronto

United States
University of Michigan