Smoke-Free NB

Legislation and Provincial Guidelines

Smoke-free Places Act

Legislation regarding the New Brunswick Smoke-Free Places

News Release - An amendment to the Smoke-free Places Act will prohibit smoking in cars when a person under the age of 16 is present. 

Smoke-free Places Act - Regulations

Regulations under the New Brunswick Smoke-Free Places Act

Smoking Shelter Guidelines

This bulletin was issued by the New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshall and provides guidelines that must be followed when constructing smoking shelters.

New Brunswick Tobacco Tax Act

Department of Finance - Tobacco Tax Notice to all Tobacco Retailers and Wholesalers

Research Reports

Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces in New Brunswick and Manitoba – Environics Research Group 2006

On October 1, 2004 New Brunswick and Manitoba implemented legislation banning smoking from public places and workplaces. This report discusses the changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviours more than a year after the implemented legislation.

2008 Community Health Survey - Statistics Canada

This 2008 survey found that the NB smoking rate and exposure in all settings: public, workplace and home were down significantly since 2005

The Economic Impact of Smoke-Free Places: An Assessment for New Brunswick - GPI Atlantic 2002

This study aims to evaluate the potential economic impact of smoke-free policies and legislation that would restrict smoking in public places in New Brunswick.

Full report
Executive Summary

Presentations

Smoke-Free New Brunswick: Lessons Learned  - Lynn Ann Duffley, Canadian Cancer Society

This presentation was presented at the 4th Annual Forum of the NBATC. The presentation provides the key

ingredients that led to NB Smoke-Free Places Act.

Resources

“Yes I Do Mind” - Mass media campaign

The “Yes I do Mind” campaign was launched in 2003 to encourage New Brunswickers to speak up to a 100% smoke-Free province. The following are some of the creatives that were used for this campaign.

Print ad
Billboard
Radio spot 1

Radio spot 2

Radio spot 3

Radio spot 4

“Favorite Places” - Mass media campaign

Favorite Places mass media campaign was launched in 2004 to encourage New Brunswickers to show their support and appreciation to Smoke-free local businesses, bars and restaurants. The following are some of the creatives that were used for this campaign.

Street ad

“Enjoy” - Mass media campaign

The “Enjoy” campaign was launched in 2004 to encourage consumers to support the hospitality and leisure sectors

Transit poster
Print ad
Billboard