Tools & Resources
Tips for taking action - Residents
Resident Resources
Practical tips for taking action when exposed to a neighbor's smoking
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Rental Buildings
Policy Development Guidebooks
A how-to guidebook on policy development, including incentives, legal information and a step-by-step policy-development guide
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Public, Non-Profit and Seniors' Housing
Policy Development Guidebooks
A how-to guidebook on policy development, including incentives, legal information and a step-by-step policy-development guide
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Cooperatives
Policy Development Guidebooks
A how-to guidebook on policy development, including incentives, legal information and a step-by-step policy-development guide
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Condominiums
Policy Development Guidebooks
A how-to guidebook on policy development, including incentives, legal information and a step-by-step policy-development guide
Smoke-free Housing Ontario
Public Health Background Information
Resource information for public health professionals assembled by Smoke-Free Housing Ontario
Sample Smoke-Free Sign
Enforcement Resources
Smoke-free sign to display at entrances, in elevators and at other public areas where smoking is prohibited
Sample Smoke-Free Policy for Rentals
Policy Resources
Smoke-free policy for rental buildings that can either be used as a lease addendum or can be included in a new lease
Sample Smoke-Free Policy
Policy Resources
Smoke-free policy for public, non-profit and seniors' housing that can either be used as a lease addendum or can be included in a new lease
Sample Smoke-Free Bylaw for Cooperatives
Policy Resources
Smoke-free bylaw (policy) for cooperatives, including definitions
Sample Smoke-Free Bylaw for Condos
Policy Resources
Smoke-free bylaw (policy) for condominiums, including definitions and sanctions
NIDA: Health effects of second-hand exposure to cannabis smoke
Public Health Background Information
This site published by the US GOV National Institute on Drug Abuse looks at the latest evidence about health, cannabis smoke, and second-hand exposure.
Legal Opinion on Smoke-Free Policies in Alberta
Policy Resources
A professional legal opinion on smoke-free policies for multi-unit housing in Alberta
Handout on info for Seniors' housing
Engagement Resources
One-page brief on smoke-free policies for senior's housing to print and handout as needed
Handout on info for residents
Engagement Resources
One-page brief with information for residents on smoke-free policies to print and handout as needed
Handout on cannabis and smoke-free housing
Engagement Resources
One-page brief on cannabis and smoke-free housing to print and handout as needed
Handout on benefits of smoke-free housing
Engagement Resources
One-page brief on benefits of smoke-free housing to print and handout as needed
Handout - Quick facts on smoke-free multi-unit housing
Engagement Resources
One-page handout with important facts and statistics regarding smoking, smoke-free policies and multi-unit housing. To be printed and handed out as needed
CDC: Why Smoke-free housing is a health equity issue
Public Health Background Information
This document by the CDC highlights the need for smoke-free multi-unit housing policies as a means of advancing health equity
CDC: Costs savings with smoke-free policies in public housing
Public Health Background Information
Peer reviewed article by the CDC on national and state cost savings associated with prohibiting smoking in subsidized and public housing in the United States
(PROPEL) Smoke-Free Housing: A Review of the Evidence
Public Health Background Information
This paper explores the issue of second-hand smoke particularly multi-unit housing, and considers the contribution of smoke-free home policies to greater health equity.
