The 7th NCTH aims to positively impact the tobacco control field in Canada with the goals focusing on linking policy, programs and research, the 7th NCTH will bring together the tobacco control field from across Canada to network, exchange information, resources and ideas, to explore new and innovative work and share proven and effective work, Building on the lessons learned from tobacco control, the 7th NCTH will facilitate the transfer of knowledge on population health, chronic disease prevention and substance abuse prevention.