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• PUBCO - Northstar Research Partners Public Smoking Polling Results: 3 of 4 Torontonians support smoking in bars 

Independent research indicates 75% of Torontonians support Designated Smoking Rooms in pubs and bars.
Jump to full article: Canada Newswire (CNW) (ca), 2003-09-08
Author: PUB AND BAR COALITION OF CANADA

Intro:

An independent study conducted for the Pub and Bar Coalition of Canada (PUBCO) clearly indicates overwhelming public support from Torontonians for Designated Smoking Rooms (DSR's) in the City's bars and pubs. The research, conducted by Northstar Research Partners, strongly supports allowing small businesses to offer their patrons a choice of smoking and non-smoking areas.

The survey reported 75% of Torontonians believe DSRs should be allowed in bars and pubs and 57% believe DSRs should be allowed in restaurants. 58% of Torontonians feel the City should honour its original agreement with the hospitality industry and continue to allow DSRs. 66% of respondents believe individual bar and restaurant owners - not the City - should be able to decide whether or not they offer DSRs.

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