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SMOKE-FREE OTTAWA AWARDS
May 2001:
Award of Excellence for the Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health
The OCSH received an award of excellence for its tremendous contribution to the precedent-setting Smoke-Free Bylaws, which Ottawa City Council passed unanimously on April 25, 2001. The Smoke-Free Bylaws went into effect on August 1, 2001. Art Manhire, Chair of Ottawa Heart Beat, presented the award to OCSH members Carmela Graziani and Melodie Tilson, and Carolyn Hill, OCSH President.
May 29, 2002:
Carolyn Hill Wins National Award
Carolyn Hill, President of the Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health, was awarded the Canadian Cancer Society's Special Recognition Award for her tireless work in the area of tobacco prevention. As a volunteer, Carolyn led the coalition to mobilize Ottawa's silent majority in calling for a "gold standard" in smoke-free bylaws for the City of Ottawa. The award was presented to Carolyn by Ken Kyle, National Director for Public Issues, on behalf of Carol Hiscock, National President of the Canadian Cancer Society.
July 24, 2002:
Media Release: BILLIONS OF BREATHS OF CLEAN AIR LATER
(Ottawa) - The Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco today congratulated the people and the City of Ottawa for their success in building a smoke-free community.
"In less than a year since the smoke-free bylaws came into effect, Ottawa has become a healthier place to live," said Ken Kyle, speaking for the Canadian Cancer Society. "For thousands of wait-staff and hundreds of thousands of patrons, Ottawa's restaurants and bars have become both safer and more enjoyable."
On August 1, 2001, Ottawa's 100% smoke-free by-laws came into effect. The Ottawa law protect workers and patrons in all venues, including bars, restaurants, private clubs, gaming establishments, and all other public places. Ottawa is the largest Canadian community to go 100% smoke-free.
"Ottawa city council wisely chose a 'gold standard' for public and worker health," said Tom Barber of the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control. Other communities have chosen not to extend protection to workers and patrons of adult-only establishments. "This level playing-field is not only the best way to regulate business, it is also just and fair to give all workers the same level of protection from second-hand smoke."
"Smoke-Free Ottawa is a success," said Dr. Atul Kapur of Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada. "Overall, the shift to a smoke-free community has been achieved with enthusiasm, good-will and common sense. This reflects the leadership of elected officials, of city government, of the business community and of the citizens of Ottawa.
The coalition stressed the importance of smoke-free policies to public and individual health. "Across North America we are now beginning to recognize the health benefits of avoiding all exposure to cigarette smoke", said Dr. Elinor Wilson, Chief Science Officer of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. "In Ottawa, this is now a realistic option".
"Physicians witness everyday the devastating consequence of first hand and second hand tobacco use on Canadians. That is why we applaud the City of Ottawa for showing true leadership by going smoke-free" stated Dr. Henry Haddad, President of the Canadian Medical Association. "We believe that concrete actions which are an integral part of a tobacco cessation strategy will have health benefits and protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke." Dr.Haddad concluded.
Health Canada estimates that, for non-smokers, exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer by 25% and of heart disease by 10%.
To celebrate the success of this public health initiative, the Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco presented the city of Ottawa with a commemorative award and specially-labelled bottles of 100% smoke-free Ottawa air.
The Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco is an umbrella group of several national and provincial health agencies that work together to reduce the consequences of tobacco use. Smoking remains Canada's largest preventable cause of death, responsible for 45,000 premature Canadian deaths each year. At least 1,100 Canadians die annually from lung cancer and heart disease caused by inhaling second-hand smoke.
Contact:
Ken Kyle, Canadian Cancer Society (613) 565-2522 x 301
Heather Rourke, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (613) 569-4361 x 318
Michael Perley, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco (416) 340-2992
Cynthia Callard, Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada (613) 233-4878
Maurice Gingues, Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (613) 567-3050 x 329
Louis Brisson, Canadian Lung Association (613) 569-6411
Carole Lavigne, Canadian Medical Association 613) 731-8610 x 1266
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July 24, 2002:
The Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco presented a national award to the people of Ottawa, through the Mayor and City Councillors, for their wisdom and leadership in building a smoke-free community. Celebrating the Smoke-free By-law Anniversary: A National Award for the People of Ottawa
July 23, 2003:
Ottawa Mayor Presents Heather Crowe with WHO award
Ottawa resident and cancer sufferer Heather Crowe received a World Health Organization Award from Mayor Bob Chiarelli on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at a City Council meeting. Ms. Crowe received the prestigious international award for her work across Canada in promoting smoke-free workplaces and public places.
Ms. Crowe, a life-long non-smoker, developed lung cancer from second-hand smoke after having worked as a waitress for 40 years. In the hopes of being the last person to die from exposure to second-hand smoke, she encouraged municipal governments across Canada to pass legislation that will protect all hospitality workers and the public from the dangers of second-hand smoke.
September 24, 2003:
On behalf of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), Dr. Sunil Patel, President of the CMA, presented the Award of Excellence for Health Promotion to the City of Ottawa in recognition of Ottawa’s 100% smoke free by-laws.
May 2001:
Award of Excellence for the Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health
The OCSH received an award of excellence for its tremendous contribution to the precedent-setting Smoke-Free Bylaws, which Ottawa City Council passed unanimously on April 25, 2001. The Smoke-Free Bylaws went into effect on August 1, 2001. Art Manhire, Chair of Ottawa Heart Beat, presented the award to OCSH members Carmela Graziani and Melodie Tilson, and Carolyn Hill, OCSH President.
May 29, 2002:
Carolyn Hill Wins National Award
Carolyn Hill, President of the Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health, was awarded the Canadian Cancer Society's Special Recognition Award for her tireless work in the area of tobacco prevention. As a volunteer, Carolyn led the coalition to mobilize Ottawa's silent majority in calling for a "gold standard" in smoke-free bylaws for the City of Ottawa. The award was presented to Carolyn by Ken Kyle, National Director for Public Issues, on behalf of Carol Hiscock, National President of the Canadian Cancer Society.
July 24, 2002:
Media Release: BILLIONS OF BREATHS OF CLEAN AIR LATER
(Ottawa) - The Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco today congratulated the people and the City of Ottawa for their success in building a smoke-free community.
"In less than a year since the smoke-free bylaws came into effect, Ottawa has become a healthier place to live," said Ken Kyle, speaking for the Canadian Cancer Society. "For thousands of wait-staff and hundreds of thousands of patrons, Ottawa's restaurants and bars have become both safer and more enjoyable."
On August 1, 2001, Ottawa's 100% smoke-free by-laws came into effect. The Ottawa law protect workers and patrons in all venues, including bars, restaurants, private clubs, gaming establishments, and all other public places. Ottawa is the largest Canadian community to go 100% smoke-free.
"Ottawa city council wisely chose a 'gold standard' for public and worker health," said Tom Barber of the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control. Other communities have chosen not to extend protection to workers and patrons of adult-only establishments. "This level playing-field is not only the best way to regulate business, it is also just and fair to give all workers the same level of protection from second-hand smoke."
"Smoke-Free Ottawa is a success," said Dr. Atul Kapur of Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada. "Overall, the shift to a smoke-free community has been achieved with enthusiasm, good-will and common sense. This reflects the leadership of elected officials, of city government, of the business community and of the citizens of Ottawa.
The coalition stressed the importance of smoke-free policies to public and individual health. "Across North America we are now beginning to recognize the health benefits of avoiding all exposure to cigarette smoke", said Dr. Elinor Wilson, Chief Science Officer of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. "In Ottawa, this is now a realistic option".
"Physicians witness everyday the devastating consequence of first hand and second hand tobacco use on Canadians. That is why we applaud the City of Ottawa for showing true leadership by going smoke-free" stated Dr. Henry Haddad, President of the Canadian Medical Association. "We believe that concrete actions which are an integral part of a tobacco cessation strategy will have health benefits and protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke." Dr.Haddad concluded.
Health Canada estimates that, for non-smokers, exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer by 25% and of heart disease by 10%.
To celebrate the success of this public health initiative, the Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco presented the city of Ottawa with a commemorative award and specially-labelled bottles of 100% smoke-free Ottawa air.
The Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco is an umbrella group of several national and provincial health agencies that work together to reduce the consequences of tobacco use. Smoking remains Canada's largest preventable cause of death, responsible for 45,000 premature Canadian deaths each year. At least 1,100 Canadians die annually from lung cancer and heart disease caused by inhaling second-hand smoke.
Contact:
Ken Kyle, Canadian Cancer Society (613) 565-2522 x 301
Heather Rourke, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (613) 569-4361 x 318
Michael Perley, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco (416) 340-2992
Cynthia Callard, Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada (613) 233-4878
Maurice Gingues, Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (613) 567-3050 x 329
Louis Brisson, Canadian Lung Association (613) 569-6411
Carole Lavigne, Canadian Medical Association 613) 731-8610 x 1266
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July 24, 2002:
The Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco presented a national award to the people of Ottawa, through the Mayor and City Councillors, for their wisdom and leadership in building a smoke-free community. Celebrating the Smoke-free By-law Anniversary: A National Award for the People of Ottawa
July 23, 2003:
Ottawa Mayor Presents Heather Crowe with WHO award
Ottawa resident and cancer sufferer Heather Crowe received a World Health Organization Award from Mayor Bob Chiarelli on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at a City Council meeting. Ms. Crowe received the prestigious international award for her work across Canada in promoting smoke-free workplaces and public places.
Ms. Crowe, a life-long non-smoker, developed lung cancer from second-hand smoke after having worked as a waitress for 40 years. In the hopes of being the last person to die from exposure to second-hand smoke, she encouraged municipal governments across Canada to pass legislation that will protect all hospitality workers and the public from the dangers of second-hand smoke.
September 24, 2003:
On behalf of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), Dr. Sunil Patel, President of the CMA, presented the Award of Excellence for Health Promotion to the City of Ottawa in recognition of Ottawa’s 100% smoke free by-laws.
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