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The Smoke Free Ontario Act will protect Ontarians from second-hand smoke. The legislation will:
  • ban smoking in enclosed public places and all enclosed workplaces as of May 31, 2006, including restaurants, bars, schools, private clubs, sports arenas, entertainment venues, work vehicles and offices
  • toughen laws on tobacco sales to minors
  • restrict the promotion of tobacco products by May 31, 2006, with a complete ban on the display of tobacco products by May 31, 2008 (For more information on Ban of Tobacco Display, see below).
What this means for the workplace:

Every employer/owner must:
  • ensure compliance of the legislation
  • notify employees that smoking is not allowed
  • post signs (including in washrooms)
  • remove all ashtrays or similar equipment
  • ensure employees who do not comply leave the enclosed workplace
If an employee seeks enforcement of this Act, no employer can:
  • dismiss or threaten the employee
  • discipline or suspend the employee or threaten to do so
  •  impose a penalty on the employee
  • intimidate or coerce the employee





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