Second-hand Smoke

The Evolution of Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces

When it comes to second-hand smoke (SHS), Canadians are in the midst of a major social norm change. Now that virtually all indoor workplaces and public places are smoke-free, there is a growing appetite for more smoke-free public spaces outdoors, even among smokers.1 As people’s exposure to SHS decreases, their tolerance for exposure decreases...

A Case Study: Huron County’s Leading Edge Bylaw

The County of Huron, located along the shores of Lake Huron and known as Ontario’s West Coast, is comprised of nine municipalities with a total population of 60,000. With kilometres of sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets that have been rated as world class, tourism is an important component of the County’s economic well-being.

A Case Study: Peterborough’s Leading Edge Bylaws

Peterborough is a city of approximately 78,000 residents, located 125 kilometres northeast of Toronto. As in many other Ontario municipalities, smoking in Peterborough is prohibited in a variety of outdoor locations, including city parks (except in some designated areas), within 9 m of playgrounds, beaches, wading pools, and within 9 m of city-owned or...

Compendium of 100% Smoke-free Municipal Bylaws (Spring 2012 update)

Click here for the compendium of smoke-free municipal bylaws which exceed provincial/territorial legislation, last updated spring 2012. Click here for a summary table of smoke-free bylaw provisions in Canada which exceed provincial/territorial legislation, last updated spring 2012.

Scan of Bylaws, Ordinances and Legislation with Provisions that Exceed the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (Spring 2012 update)

The following list highlights smoke-free bylaws, ordinances and legislation from around the world that contain provisions exceeding those of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. The scan is divided into 18 sections. href="https://nsra-adnf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Scan_Spring_2012_update.pdf"

Smoke-free Tourism (Dec. 2008 Update)

Click here for a December 2008 Update on Smoke-free Tourism options available across Canada.

NSRA in Favour of Bill 69: An Act to Protect Children from Second-hand Tobacco Smoke in Motor Vehicles

The Non-Smokers’ Rights Association (NSRA) was established 32 years ago to seek remedies for the risks to health caused by second-hand smoke (SHS). Given this historic involvement in the evolution of legislation to protect the health of non-smokers, especially children, our association is pleased to fully support Bill 69—An Act to protect children from...

Child Protection, Foster Care and Second-hand Smoke

It is widely documented that children exposed to second-hand smoke (SHS) are at an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), ear problems, acute respiratory infections, and the onset and worsening of asthma.

Smoke-free Casinos and Bingos

There has been a rapid expansion of legalized gambling in Canada in the last decade. Saskat-chewan alone, with a population of just over one million, will soon have no less than 8 casinos.

Smoke-free Prisons

The problem of second- hand smoke (SHS) in prisons is first and foremost an occupa- tional health and safety issue for correctional officers. The smoking rate among prisoners is anecdotally about 70- 80%, which makes for a lot of SHS. Federal prisons, where inmates serve sentences of two years or more, will be totally...