Smoke-Free Calgary was initially established as the Calgary Tobacco Reduction Action Coalition (CTRAC). It transformed into Smoke-Free Calgary in 2001 and has since taken a more active role in the community.

Smoke-Free Calgary’s underlying principles include:

• Collaboration increases the impact and reach of tobacco reduction initiatives
• All tobacco use negatively impacts physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health
• Smoke-Free Calgary will provide a forum where all members can participate and contribute
• An increase in knowledge and awareness will promote a sustainable tobacco free community in Calgary