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. back to Independent Polls »