Closed petition Make King Street and Queen Street smoke-free

Limiting smoking outside businesses on King Street and Queen Street would benefit non-smokers and children, greatly reducing exposure to second-hand smoke for those shopping and working in the area. In other jurisdictions, for example Alberta in Canada, smoking is not permitted within a 5-metre radius of any public entrance. This approach would lessen the risk of second-hand smoke to shop workers, who must tolerate second-hand smoke on a day-to-day basis, putting their lives at risk.

The public's health should be taken seriously when it comes to the impact of others’ lifestyle choices.