• Speak to community leaders about creating smoke-free spaces where your children play. For example, talk to your child’s soccer league about creating a smoke-free policy during games. 
• Speak to your local municipal councilor about making more areas smoke-free through policies and bylaws where your children live and play.
• Refer friends and family who want to quit smoking to Smokers’ Helpline, a free and confidential service, available via phone at 1 877 513-5333 or online (LINK TO SMOKERSHELPLINE.CA) that can provide you with information, advice and support on quitting or helping someone else to quit
• Read the Canadian Cancer Society’s Clear the Air brochure for more tips on how you can protect your family from second-hand smoke. To get a free hard copy of the brochure, call our toll-free number 1 888 939-3333.
• Get more tips on how you can protect your family from second-hand smoke at home and in public places. 
   

Have you heard?

Thanks to the hard work of the Canadian Cancer Society and other tobacco control advocates, on January 20, 2009 (Weedless Wednesday), the Government of Ontario implemented a new law banning smoking in vehicles carrying children under 16. The law imposes fines of up to $250 on those who break it. By reducing youth exposure to second-hand smoke, the Society is helping protect the health of our youth by reducing their risk of cancer.