SMOKE-FREE ONTARIO ACT - HOW IT AFFECTS YOU

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act will affect people in all walks of life, including proprietors, employers, workers, retailers and health care service providers.

 

Employeers & Employees image
Find out what you need to do to protect your employees and comply with the new act.Go button
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Enclosed Public Places image
Learn the definition of an “enclosed public place” and the duties of owners and proprietors. Go button
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Bars and Restaurants image
If you serve, sell or offer food or drink, then you have duties under the new act. Find out more. Go button
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Retailers image
The restrictions on displaying and promoting tobacco products in retail establishments have been strengthened. Learn more. Go button
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Hotels, Motels and Inns  image
Smoking is not allowed in these facilities with one exception. Learn what it is and the responsibilities of owners and proprietors. Go button
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Residental Care Facilities image
There is no smoking in these facilities except under certain conditions. Find out more. Go button
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Home Health Care Workers  image
The act gives home health care workers specific rights and responsibilities. Learn more. Go button
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Day Nurseries and Private Home Day Care Centres image
There are specific provisions to protect children, staff and parents. Learn more. Go button
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Multi-Unit Residences image
The proprieters of these facilities have certain responsibilities. Find out more. Go button
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Aboriginal People’s Use of Tobacco image

Aboriginal peoples have certain rights to use tobacco in health care settings. Learn more about this exemption. Go button
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Tobacconists image
Are you a registered tobacconist? You have exemptions and responsibilities. Learn more. Go button
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Tobacconist Application Package:

Here is information on how the act affects:

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