Cannabis and Campus

Be informed about the Canadian legalization of cannabis use on October 17, 2018.

As of June 1, 2019 the campus is moving to a smoke-free environment. This means that community members are not permitted to inhale, exhale, burn, carry, or possess lighted tobacco, cannabis or other herbal products, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, cigarillos, pipe tobacco, hookahs or other products capable of being smoked, or to burn, vaporize or atomize any products for inhalation including tobacco or illegal substances.

For more information visit the Smoke-Free Queen’s website.

Similar to alcohol and other drugs, there are Queen’s policies and laws in Ontario about cannabis:

• Interim Smoking of Cannabis Policy - effective now until June 1, 2019

• Smoke Free Campus Policy - effective June 1, 2019

• Students must follow Queen’s Student Code of Conduct.

• Know the Ontario provincial laws.

 

Adults aged 19 and older can buy, possess, and use 30 grams of legal dried cannabis or equivalent.

Inhalation or burning of cannabis is not permitted on university property in public areas. This includes vaping.

Violations of Queen’s Student Code of Conduct will result in follow-up through the non-academic misconduct process.
Connect with a staff member about the Student Code of Conduct.

Concerned for someone’s safety? Contact Queen’s Campus Security and Emergency Services:

For emergencies, call 613 533 6111 or 911
To make a complaint: Call 613 533 6733

Learn more about safer cannabis use and how to help peers.

Find out more about Student Wellness Services support resources at Queen’s.

I want to apply for medical use accommodations.

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