What’s New?

Tobacco Enforcement Officer is on staff at the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit.
To report an incident of non-compliance within Haldimand and Norfolk counties, please contact the health unit at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call 519.426.6170 Ext. 3278 or 905.318.6623 (free from 905).

Health Cards are now acceptable forms of I.D. for purchasing tobacco products, as long as, the retailer does not ask for it.
Signage is available! Contact the Health Unit at 519.426.6170 Ext. 3278 or 905.318.6623 (free from 905) Ext. 3278.

On June 13, 2005 the Ontario Government enacted stronger and more comprehensive tobacco control legislation in the province.
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, came into effect May 31, 2006.  The Act renames and amends the Tobacco Control Act, 1994, repeal the Smoking in the Workplace Act and make complementary amendments to other acts. The goal of The Smoke-Free Ontario Act is three-fold.  First it will prohibit smoking in all enclosed workplaces and public places.  It will also ensure that only those 19 years of age or older can purchase cigarettes.  Finally, the Act will phase out the retail display of tobacco products (eventually including a complete ban of all tobacco product displays, starting May 2008).

For more information please contact the Health Promoter-Smoke-Free Ontario, at the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Phone: 519.426.6170 Ext. 3278 or 905.318.6623 (free from 905).    You can also visit us at 12 Gilbertson Drive, Simcoe.