RESOURCES

Health Promotion & other government resources

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: How the Act Affects You

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act affects 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 act.Go button
PDF format (44 KB)

Enclosed Public Places image
Learn the definition of an “enclosed public place” and the duties of owners and proprietors. Go button

Bars and Restaurants image
If you serve, sell or offer food or drink, then you have duties under the act. Find out more. Go button

Retailers image
The restrictions on displaying and promoting tobacco products in retail establishments have been changed. Go button
• Frequently Asked Questions

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

Residental Care Facilities image
There is no smoking in these facilities except under certain conditions. Find out more. Go button

Home Health Care Workers image
The act gives home health care workers specific rights and responsibilities. Learn more. Go button

Day Nurseries and Private Home Day Care Centres image
There are specific provisions to protect children, staff and parents. Learn more. Go button

Multi-Unit Residences image
The proprieters of these facilities have certain responsibilities. Find out more. Go button

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

Hospitals image
A hospital is considered both an enclosed workplace and an enclosed public place under the act. Learn more. Go button

Schools image
Smoking is prohibited in public schools, private schools and on public school property. Learn more. Go button

Tobacconists image
Are you a registered tobacconist? You have exemptions and responsibilities. Learn more. Go button

Tobacconist Application Package:

Manufacturers and Retailers image

Information about the display ban and exemptions for manufacturers and duty-free retailers. Learn more. Go button
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