Tobacco Strategic Plan of the Board of Health, and a summary of a survey of the citizens of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark demonstrating support for tobacco bylaws of this nature.

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If smoking is so bad for you, why isn't tobacco illegal? >>> for more information

The cold or exposure to second-hand smoke can trigger an asthma attack >>> for more information

Chewing tobacco or Smokeless tobacco
Know the dangers, health risks or find out about the marketing tactics of the tobacco Industry.
This bilingual Health Canada website www.lostjaw.ca is full of interactive resources and information.

The Issue of Drifting Smoke in Multi-Unit Dwellings
According to Ipsos Reid survey ) conducted in March and November 2006, with a sample of more
than 1800 and a margin of error of 2.9%, 19 times out of 20, many of those in multi-unit dwellings
are affected by drifting smoke. >>> for more information

Smoke-Free Ontario Act
As of May 31st of this year all enclosed public places and workplaces will be made to be smoke-free under provincial legislation. The Smoke-Free Ontario Act will protect all workers and the public for exposure to second-hand smoke. To find out more you can visit the Ministry of Health Promotion website.

The short form wording and set fines associated to offences under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act is available on the Ontario Court of Justice website.

Safer environment for Long Term Care Facilities

The purpose of The Smoke-Free Long-Term Care Homes Project is to help LTC Homes in the transition to a new and safer healthcare environment. The project aims to help build capacity within the LTC Home sector in order to sustain smoke-free environments.
This information comes from Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

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