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ONTARIO'S ACTION PLAN

For Healthy Eating, Active Living

SMOKE-FREE ONTARIO

The Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy

INJURY PREVENTION

Working together for a safer, healthier Ontario

COMMUNITIES IN ACTION FUND

Creating community level opportunities for physical activity

ACTIVE2010

Increase participation in sport and physical activity strategy

PAUSE TO PLAY

The web guide for kids who want to be active

SMOKE-FREE ONTARIO: Legislation

LEGISLATION

Smoke-Free Ontario logo

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act is designed to protect the health of all Ontarians by prohibiting smoking in all enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places in Ontario as of May 31, 2006.

Click on the links below to see how this legislation affects you.

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THE ACT IN BRIEF

The Act in Brief imageHere’s a rundown of the highlights of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. Learn how this legislation protects Ontarians from the adverse effects of tobacco. Go Button

 

HOW IT AFFECTS YOU

How It Affects You imageThe Smoke-Free Ontario Act affects people in all walks of life, including proprietors, employers, workers, retailers and health care service providers. Go Button

 

LEGISLATION COMPARISON CHART

Ontario's last anti-smoking legislation was introduced in 1994. Find out what's new in the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. Go Button

 

CLEARING THE AIR

Clearing the Air imageThere are many myths associated with banning smoking. From second-hand smoke to sales numbers to pollution. Get the real facts here. Go Button

 

SIGNS

Signs imageAll signs required to be posted under the act and regulation should be posted in a conspicuous manner and should be clearly visible. Signs Image