How many smog advisories were issued in previous years?
The ministry monitors air pollution levels and issues smog advisories when there is strong likelihood that widespread elevated and persistent smog levels are expected.
Here is a summary of smog advisories issued for Ontario by the ministry since 1995:
| Smog advisories issued for Ontario by the ministry since 1995 | ||
| Year | Number of Advisories | Total Number of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | 14 |
| 1996 | 3 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 | 9 |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 7 | 23 |
| 2002 | 10 | 27 |
| 2003 | 7 | 19 |
| 2004 | 8 | 20 |
| 2005 | 15 | 53 |
| 2006 | 6 | 17 |
| 2007 | 13 | 39 |
| 2008* | 1 | 3 |
* As of May 5, 2008
