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smoking ban in social housing

Posted by Diana on 11/27/2008, 9:30 am

It is looking like Hamilton may extend the ban on smoking in social housing from common areas to within units because it leaks into other's living spaces threatening their health too. If you want this in Toronto too you can call the public health departments at 416-338-7600 or mail them publichealth@toronto.ca to demand the city consider this. You should also contact the members of the Board of Health Committee: Councillor John Filion (Chair) councillor_filion@toronto.ca Councillor Janet Davis (Vice-Chair) councillor_davis@toronto.ca Councillor Paula Fletcher councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca Councillor Gord Perks councillor_perks@toronto.ca Councillor Raymond Cho councillor_cho@toronto.ca Councillor Chin Lee councillor_lee@toronto.ca Hamilton eyes ban on smoking in public housing By THE CANADIAN PRESS Last Updated: 27th November 2008, 2:24am HAMILTON -- City health officials say they're meeting with public housing tenants about a plan to ban smoking in their homes. Dr. Chris Mackie, associate medical officer of health, said yesterday that his department is consulting with tenants about several options -- including offering smoke-free buildings or grandfathering the move so it would only apply to new tenants -- instead of an outright ban. "I think most people think that we're going to be locking them up for smoking," said Mackie. "That's not our intention. This is about creating a choice for people who want to live in and plan in smoke-free environments." The city is currently preparing a report that will examine the implications of banning smoking in public housing, beaches and parks.

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