The 2026 Student Referendum has been postponed to fall 2026. We will keep you posted on the new dates. Thank you for your interest in this important issue.

Your Voice Can
Change the Law.

1 in 7 Alberta students are vaping. The government is reviewing the rules this year. This is your chance to be heard.

Register now. Voting opens May 26.

• Count Me In

$50 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY — 20 winners. Register to enter.

This isn't a stat. It's your school.

14% of Alberta students in grades 7–12 are vaping. That's roughly 4 students in every classroom of 30. The companies behind these products designed them to look fun, taste sweet, and keep you coming back. The law that's supposed to protect you was written years ago. It's getting reviewed in 2026. Right now.If students don't speak up, adults will decide for you.

Myth Buster #1

DYK: Vaping and tobacco products are actively marketed towards youth by companies. They are trying to hook you!

Myth Buster #2

Think vaping is safe? Think again! It causes real health damages and addictions that can last forever.

The Window is open. Briefly.

Every five years, the Alberta government reviews the Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act — the law that controls how vapes and tobacco are sold, marketed, and regulated in this province.That review is happening this year.Decisions made this year will shape what's legal, what's restricted, and what's allowed near your school for the next five years. Students under 18 can't vote in elections — but you can vote in this referendum, and your voice will be delivered directly to the people writing the law.

Questions? Fair.

Q: Is this an actual government vote?
No — and yes. YOUTHDECIDE2026 is a youth-led referendum, not an official government election. But the results will be delivered directly to the legislative review of Alberta's tobacco and vaping laws. Decision-makers will see exactly how Alberta students voted.Q: Why do I have to register?
So we can verify you're an Alberta student in grades 8–12 (between the ages of 13 and 18), send you your voting link on May 26, and make sure each person votes only once. No registration = no vote.Q: Do I need parental permission?
No. You're voting on something that affects you. That's your right.Q: What are the actual questions we're voting on?
It will focus on protecting Alberta students from commercial tobacco and vaping — written in plain language, with all the context you need to make an informed call.Q: I don't vape or smoke. Why does this matter to me?
Because the people writing the law assume you don't care. When students don't speak up, decisions get made by adults who haven't been in a high school bathroom in 20 years. Your vote shifts that.Q: Can I share this with friends?
Please do. The more students who register, the more weight the results carry.Q: Wait — is the prize real?
Yes. 20 students who register before May 30 will be randomly drawn to win a $50 gift card. The draw happens June 5. If you win, we'll email you. (One catch: Canadian contest law means winners have to answer a math skill-testing question — nothing wild, just basic arithmetic.) Read the full contest rules.

Thank You!

YOUTHDECIDE2026 exists because of the people behind it. To our funders — thank you for believing this generation deserves a voice in the laws that shape their lives. To our youth leaders — thank you for stepping up, speaking out, and refusing to let this conversation happen without you. To our ambassador partners — thank you for opening doors, lending credibility, and amplifying the message in your communities. None of this works without you.A youth-led initiative powered by Action on Smoking & Health (ASH), Smoke-Free Alberta, and Kickstand.

Contest Rules:
1. Sponsor This contest is administered by Action on Smoking & Health (ASH), PO Box 52117 RPO Garneau, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T5, in connection with the Alberta Student Referendum on Tobacco and Vaping Protection (the "Referendum").
2. Eligibility The contest is open to individuals who, at the time of entry: Are at least 13 years of age; Are currently enrolled in an Alberta school in grades 8 to 12; Reside in the Province of Alberta; and
Have completed registration for the Alberta Student Referendum. Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of ASH Coalition partner organizations are not eligible.
3. No Purchase Necessary No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win.
4. How to Enter Eligible individuals are automatically entered into the draw upon completing the Alberta Student Referendum registration at www.youthdecide2026.ca. Limit one (1) entry per person. Duplicate or incomplete registrations will be disqualified.
5. Contest Period The contest opens on May 7, 2026 and closes on May 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Entries received outside this period will not be eligible.
6. Prizes Twenty (20) prizes will be awarded. Each prize consists of one (1) $50 CAD gift card. Gift card type and retailer will be determined by the Sponsor. Prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value substitution.
7. Draw The draw will take place on June 5, 2026 at the offices of ASH. Twenty (20) winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries by the Executive Director. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
8. Skill-Testing Question To comply with Canadian contest law, each selected winner must correctly answer, unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question administered at the time of notification.
9. Winner Notification Winners will be contacted using the email address provided at registration within seven (7) days of the draw. Winners must respond and successfully complete the skill-testing question within fourteen (14) days of notification. If a selected winner cannot be reached, declines the prize, or fails the skill-testing question, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner drawn.
10. Parental/Guardian Acknowledgement Winners under the age of 18 may be required to have a parent or legal guardian acknowledge prize acceptance before the gift card is issued.
11. Privacy Personal information collected through registration is governed by the Referendum's privacy statement and will be used solely for purposes of the Referendum and prize administration. Information will not be sold or shared for marketing purposes.
12. General Conditions By entering, participants agree to abide by these rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is incomplete, fraudulent, or in violation of these rules. The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if any factor impairs its administration, integrity, or fairness.
13. Release of Liability By accepting a prize, winners release the Sponsor, its partners, and their respective employees from any liability arising from participation in the contest or use of the prize.
14. Governing Law This contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws of Canada and the Province of Alberta.
15. Contact Questions about the contest can be directed to: Executive Director, Action on Smoking & Health — [email protected]

Youth Consent Form – Alberta
Note: For ages 13-18 only
Organization: Association for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH Canada) Date: May 2026
Why You Need to Provide Consent We want to keep your personal information safe. Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) says we must get your permission before we collect or use your information.
What We Collect
Your email address
Your community of residence
Your grade level (8 to 12)
We only collect what we need for the purpose of this referendum.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: Register for the YouthDecide2026 student referendum on tobacco and vaping protection; Send you updates or reminders about the referendum only; Give you background information about the referendum only; Provide you with social media posts about the referendum only; Share overall results from the referendum with no personal or confidential information disclosed; Keep essential records until the referendum is completed (email address, community of residence, grade level (8 to 12); Share the overall results of the referendum with you; Follow the law. We will not use your information for anything else.
Who Can See Your Information
We may share your information with: The company that is helping to run the referendum (Simple Survey). This company is based in Canada and is also subject to strong privacy laws. Organization staff for the purposes listed above. Authorities, if the law requires it. We will not sell your information.
How We Keep It Safe We protect your information by limiting access, using secure systems based in Canada, and destroying it when we no longer need it.
Your Rights
You may: Ask to see the information we have about you; Ask us to fix anything that is wrong; Change your mind and withdraw your consent (this may affect your ability to participate in the student referendum)
Contact Us
ASH Privacy Officer c/o Email: [email protected] Phone: 780-426-7867
Your Consent
I understand how ASH Canada will collect and use my information. I agree to take part in YouthDecide2026 and give my consent.