Smoke-Free Toronto: Strengthening Protection Presentation to Canadian Public Health Association
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Smoke-Free Toronto:
Strengthening Protection
Presentation to Canadian Public Health
Association
Rich Whate, Healthy Public Policy
Suzanne Thibault, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
Toronto Public Health
May 29, 2014
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December 2013 –New outdoor smoking restrictions in Toronto
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Amended four chapters of Toronto Municipal Code:
Chapter 709-Smoking
Chapter 608-Parks
Chapter 636-Public Squares
Former Chapter 237-Nathan Phillips Square
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What areas did we consider regulating?
Areas where:• Concentrations of smokers can create
poor outdoor air and impact indoor air• It can be difficult to escape exposure to
second-hand smoke• Seeing people smoke may encourage
others to smoke, especially children and youth
• Public support is high• Other jurisdictions have taken action
Final bylaw changes include the
following…
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No Smoking within 9m of Building Entrances and Exits
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No Smoking within 9m of Sports Fields, Ferry Docks, Park Amenities or on Swimming Beaches
5Photo: Stanley Yeo, 2013 flickr.com
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No Smoking in Public Squares
Photo: Emily flickr.com
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Recommendation: Province change SFOA to ban smoking
Bar and Restaurant Patios Hospital Grounds
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Implementation & Enforcement
• Goal: To provide clarity to public and businesses to support compliance and self-enforcement
• In 2014, Toronto Public Health and partners will focus on making Toronto residents and business owners aware of the new restrictions.
• Collaboration with some business stakeholders and City divisions (Solid Waste Management Services, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Licensing and Standards) creates opportunities for outreach
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Examples of co-messaging and collaboration (e.g. cigarette butt litter)
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Gaps and Opportunities
• Need for routine evaluation of laws for effectiveness and economic impact
• Ability to leverage high-profile events (e.g. 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games)
• Work with partners on shared goals
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Observations and Concluding Thoughts…
• Tobacco control and enforcement at the local level is an ongoing public health priority
• Challenges:• Political climate• Keeping sight of public health aims• Regulatory fatigue• Regulatory confusion• Regulatory limits
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For more information
Rich WhateHealth Policy Specialist, Healthy Public Policy
[email protected] 416-338-8100
Suzanne ThibaultManager, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
[email protected] 416-338-7402
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