Does the law require any outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces to be smoke free or restrict smoking in any way? Examples of such places include within a specified distance of doorways, outdoor patios of bars or restaurants, parks/beaches, outdoor stadiums, and outdoor markets.
Yes
Patios (or partially enclosed patios)
Analysis
Some sub-national jurisdictions prohibit smoking on open-air patios and others prohibit smoking on partially enclosed patios at restaurants and bars.
Within a specified distance of doorways, windows, or air intake of building
Analysis
Most provinces and territories prohibit smoking within s specified distance of doorways, windows, or air intake of buildings.
School grounds
Analysis
Some provinces and territories prohibit smoking on elementary and secondary school grounds.
Outdoor bus shelter
Analysis
Most provinces and territories prohibit smoking at outdoor bus shelters.
Reserved seating area of outdoor sports arenas and entertainment venues
Analysis
At least two sub-national jurisdictions (Ontario and New Brunswick) prohibit smoking in reserved seating areas of outdoor sports arenas and entertainment venues. Some municipalities have banned smoking in seating areas of outdoor stadiums (whether reserved seats or not).
Other
Analysis
A growing number of municipalities are banning smoking outdoors at municipal parks, children’s playgrounds, sports fields, and beaches.
Some municipalities have banned smoking in other outdoor areas. Examples include bus stops; trails or paths on municipal property; events on municipal property; within a perimeter (e.g., 6 meters) of restaurant and bar patios.
