More restrictions are being added to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, with Peel Public Health pushing for a ban on smoking in apartments and condos. Legislation protecting residents in multi-unit dwellings from exposure to second-hand smoke, is the ultimate goal of the health unit.
Smoking in enclosed spaces like public places and workplaces, are already prohibited under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. But, Queen's Park is being pushed by Peel to change act so it includes condos and apartment buildings, as well.
To keep landlords and residents informed, the health unit is looking to create educational resources, like a web page. This would also suggest to landlords that they have the right to declare their buildings smoke-free.
There are soon to be a lot of unhappy smokers in Canada, especially with the temperatures being as low as they are, they will be left with very few options as to where to have a smoke.
[Via: ctv.ca]
