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The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU) is a Canadian leader in tobacco control research, monitoring and evaluation, teaching and training, and is a respected source of science-based information on tobacco control. We also apply our skills to other areas of public health.

Cessation
Prevention
Protection
E-Cigarettes
Strategy Monitoring
Knowledge and Evaluation Support
Ontario Tobacco Survey
Tobacco, Mental Health & Addiction

Knowledge Exchange is integral to our work. Learn more about OTRU's knowledge exchange initiatives.

OTRU can help you with your knowledge, research and evaluation needs if you are a Smoke-Free Ontario stakeholder working on tobacco-related projects. To learn more about this service visit our Knowledge & Evaluation Support page.

Ontario Smokers’ Helpline or 1-877-513-5333 – a counselling service to help smokers quit (telephone or online). For additional information about smoking cessation, please talk to your health care professional or contact your local Public Health Unit

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Quit Smoking – provides information on quitting and links to other resources

Health Canada - Quit Now – a site providing useful information on quitting, including self-help materials and other resources. This site also provides statistics about smoking in Canada, along with information about the health effects of smoking and second-hand smoke