Long term care facility residents who smoke will still be allowed to light up in designated rooms.
La Presse says it has obtained a goverment email stating the Ministry of Health and Social Services won't bar residents from smoking in the rooms at Quebec-run homes.
A recent news report triggered controversy in the Quebec City area after it was learned a new bylaw to close smoking rooms in Quebec by 2020 was being developed.
As well, the bylaw would ban smoking outside long term care facilities by 2022.