<P> Nova Scotia banned smoking in public spaces and workplaces on 1 December 2006 . Ventilated smoking rooms are permitted in nursing homes and care facilities . Tobacco products cannot be displayed prominently in stores . On 1 April 2008, smoking in a car with passengers under 19 inside became illegal . Minors are prohibited from possessing tobacco products . As of 2015, 17.8% of Nova Scotia residents smoke . </P> <P> Ontario banned smoking in public spaces and workplaces in 2006 under the Smoke Free Ontario Act . In 2008, a ban on retail displays of tobacco was implemented . Since 21 January 2009, smoking is banned in all vehicles if anyone under the age of 16 is present . As of 1 January 2015, smoking is prohibited province - wide on all bar and restaurant patios and within a 20 - meter radius of all playgrounds and sports fields . Tobacco sales are prohibited on college and university campuses . As of January 1 2018, hospital properties must be 100% smoke - free </P> <P> Many Ontario municipalities (cities, counties and regions) have passed smoke - free bylaws that are stricter than the provincial Smoke Free Ontario Act, such as City of Toronto, City of Ottawa, Region of Niagara, Region of Peel, City of Hamilton, and City of Barrie . </P> <P> For example, as of 2 April 2012 in Ottawa, smoke free regulations prohibit smoking on all municipal properties, including parks, playgrounds, beaches, sports fields, fruit and vegetable markets and outdoor areas around City facilities . Outdoor restaurant and bar patios and terraces are also smoke free . Smoking has also been prohibited on all public transit (OC Transpo) properties including station platforms, since 2007 . Fines for non-compliance range from $305 to $5000 as per the Provincial Offences Act . </P>

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