With respect to the government policy regarding the protection of workers from environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), ( a ) are there any estimates of the number of workers under the federal jurisdiction who are (i) exposed to ETS resulting from smoking where smoking is permitted, (ii) exposed to ETS resulting from smoking where smoking is not permitted, and if so, what are these estimates, ( b ) are workers who are exposed to ETS justified in quitting their jobs within the meaning of the Unemployment Insurance Act, and ( c ) since 1989, (i) have any inspections been made to ensure compliance with the Non-Smokers' Health Act, and if so, how many, (ii) have any tickets been issued pursuant to the Non-Smokers' Health Act and if so, how many?
In the House of Commons on November 6th, 1995. See this statement in context.