Cannabis Policy
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What you need to know about cannabis at Lakeland
While recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada, you aren’t permitted to
use it, have it, grow it or sell it at Lakeland College for recreational purposes.
Lakeland College’s Tobacco and Cannabis Policy (see the first drop down below) prohibits the possession or use of any non-medicinal cannabis products on Lakeland property.
This includes Lakeland residences and all owned, rented or leased property, including vehicles.
As well, there are no designated spots at Lakeland for the use of cannabis.
Our policy complies with the laws and bylaws of multiple jurisdictions including:
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the Town of Vermilion bylaw (2020)
As well as our policy as an e-document, the drop downs below have some common questions and answers. Included are links to a variety of information about cannabis use.
You can contact health and wellness services to speak with one of our counsellors or the wellness advisor. Or, talk with the campus nurse.
Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG) was developed by a group of Canadian health organizations.
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Cannabis use has health risks best avoided by abstaining.
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Delay taking up cannabis use until later in life.
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Identify and choose lower-risk cannabis products.
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Don’t use synthetic cannabinoids.
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Avoid smoking burnt cannabis—choose safer ways of using.
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If you smoke cannabis, avoid harmful smoking practices.
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Limit and reduce how often you use cannabis.
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Don’t use and drive, or operate other machinery.
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Avoid cannabis use altogether if you are at risk for mental health problems or are pregnant.
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Avoid combining these risks.
Check out a more detailed version of LRCUG with the reasons for the particular recommendations. There's also a LRCUG brochure (pdf).
You may also contact:
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Alberta Health Link: 811 or 1 866 408 5465
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HumanaCare: 1 800 661 8193
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Homewood Health: 1 800 663 1142
These provincial and federal websites have information about cannabis legislation, safety, the potential health risks of cannabis use and more.
- Cannabis Legalization in Alberta
- Cannabis in Saskatchewan - Information & Education
- Cannabis in Canada: Get the Facts
Email questions@lakelandcollege.ca.