Les Hagen

Les Hagen

activist Canada

Les Hagen is the executive director of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), a Canadian organization dedicated to reducing tobacco use and advocating for public health policies aimed at combating smoking-related illnesses. Hagen is known for his critical stance on tobacco companies and their influence on government policies, particularly emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in health policy amidst rising youth vaping rates and the ongoing public health crisis related to tobacco use.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
88,797
Power
3,972$
Sentiment
4.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 3 4.67 0.23% +0% 38,005,238 88,797 $1,700,000 3,972$
Totals 3 38,005,238 88,797 $1,700,000 3,972$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Les Hagen, executive director of the national advocacy organization Action on Smoking & Health, said he was disappointed that provinces such as B.C. are simply absorbing their settlement funds into general revenues. 5

The Globe and Mail: B.C.’s record-setting deficit ‘understated,’ Auditor-General says

Canada Canada: Les Hagen has raised ethical concerns regarding Tom Pitfield's position in relation to Big Tobacco. 4

The Globe and Mail: Carney says he won’t judge top aide over ties to Big Tobacco