“Smoke-free housing policies protect residents from harmful tobacco smoke

exposure and also support smokers who want to reduce or quit smoking.”

Dr. Pam Kaufman, Scientist, Ontario Tobacco Research Unit

Joan Day, Tenant, Hastings County

“I am one of the truly blessed now to be safe in affordable smoke-

free housing.”

Brian Schryver R.C.M., Property Manager, ProGuard Management, The Galleries Condominium, Collingwood

After spending thousands of dollars trying to prevent secondhand smoke from infiltrating

units, it became apparent the only and best solution was to make the 90-unit

condominium a smoke-free facility.

We feel making The Galleries Condominium smoke free makes us more attractive to future

residents

Colette Fortin, Owner and Board Member, Vista on the Park, Ottawa“It should be noted though that the process wasn’t easy…neighbours encouraged neighbours and.....

clean air prevailed.”

Carol Barber Program Manager, Cochrane District Social Services Administration

With the support and co-operation of the Board, management and

staff, going smoke-free has been one of the easiest policies to

implement.

Alex Freeman, Fire Prevention Officer Markham Fire & Emergency Services

“Careless use of smoking materials is a leading cause of fire and the

leading cause of fire related injuries in the home.

Creating smoke-free housing removes one of the leading fire

hazards affecting our community.”

“Housing York consulted with tenants and worked with York

Region Public Health to develop a smoke-free building policy that

carefully considers tenant needs while meeting our goal to create

healthier communities. This housing and public health

partnership supported successful implementation of the policy in

2014.

Randall Profitt, Manager, Operations, Housing Services, The Regional Municipality of York

“When we realized it was legally available to us we decided to give it a

shot and we're quite happy that we did it, it's been quite successful.”

Allan Drewlo, vice president of Drewlo Holdings

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“...there’s really no way to protect people in buildings from some level of

secondhand smoke exposure without simply making those housing structures

smoke-free”

Dr. David Warner, Mayo Clinic., Rochester, Minn.

The Globe and Mail (September 9, 2014)

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“I've told my landlord that this is a life and death issue for me.”

Deanna Staats, Tenant, Hamilton.

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