New Independent Poll shows 2 out of 3
Ottawa Residents back Smoking Ban

October 16, 2001

Decima Research announced the results of a new non-commissioned survey today that indicate close to two in three residents strongly (46%) or generally (19%) support the new Smoke-Free By-laws.Support is strongest among residents under 45 years of age (72%).

Interestingly, the findings show no net impact on the frequency with which residents are visiting City restaurants and bars. Decima posed questions about smoke-free bylaws as part of a new ongoing survey in the National Capital Region.

The results reported by Decima are accurate to within plus or minus 4.8 percent, or in 19 out of 20 samples.