For a comprehensive guide to building a smoke-free policy in public, non-profit, or senior's housing, download our guidebook. It contains step-by-step information and a large selection of sample documents and resources. If you don't need comprehensive information but are looking for a specific tool or resource, try searching our index below.
Engagement Resources
Tips for working with a stakeholder advisory committee, a useful way to plan for and implement a smoke-free policy
Policy Development Guidebooks
A how-to guidebook on policy development, including incentives, legal information and a step-by-step policy-development guide
Engagement Resources
Agenda and tips to organize and conduct a workshop to gather ideas about a smoke-free policy
Engagement Resources
Letter to accompany a tenant survey to explain benefits of a smoke-free policy and offer incentive for tenants to complete the survey
Engagement Resources
Survey to gather data from tenants concerning their opinions and experiences in the building about second-hand smoke
Engagement Resources
Letter to notify tenants that a smoke-free policy will take effect in the building
Enforcement Resources
Smoke-free sign to display at entrances, in elevators and at other public areas where smoking is prohibited
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
Resident Resources
A letter to send to a board, landlord or property managers when exposed to second-hand smoke
Resident Resources
A sample to provide your doctor when asking for support to ensure he/she provides the most help possible
Resident Resources
Document and track your exposure to second-hand smoke in order to better advocate for change
Engagement Resources
Agenda and tips to organize and conduct an information meeting to share information and gather opinions about a smoke-free policy
Enforcement Resources
Log to document complaints from tenants who experience smoke infiltration in their homes from neighbouring units
Engagement Resources
Letter to invite tenants to an information meeting at which they can learn more and share their thoughts about a smoke-free policy
Engagement Resources
Agenda and tips to organize and conduct a focus group to gather opinions about a smoke-free policy
Enforcement Resources
Letter to notify a tenant of a nuisance complaint against them in the event they violate your smoke-free policy
Engagement Resources
Outline and tips to organize a practice session for a smoke-free building to try out your smoke-free policy, find out what stakeholders think, gain insight into what works and doesn’t work, and refine the policy
Engagement Resources
Tips to organize a volunteer networking system: a way of organizing people in your building so they can quickly and easily share information amongst each other
Engagement Resources
Tips to organize coffee meetings among your residents to learn more about their feelings toward a smoke-free policy
Policy Resources
A professional legal opinion on smoke-free policies for multi-unit housing in Alberta
Engagement Resources
Comprehensive description of the Continuum of Stakeholder Engagement to help you decide upon and carry out an engagement plan of action
Enforcement Resources
Flowchart to address complaints from residents about second-hand smoke exposure
