Sheridan College campuses will become 100 per cent smoke free as of Wednesday, Oct. 17, the same day cannabis use is legalized in Canada.

At all three Sheridan campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville, smoking any form of tobacco and/or cannabis will not be permitted. Vaping and use of e-cigarettes and smokeless/chewing tobacco will also not be permitted on campus. The ban also extends to vehicles on campus.

In a news release, the college said it had been working towards attaining smoke-free status since 2012. The original goal was to institute the policy in the spring of 2019, but the college was prompted to move up the implementation date to coincide with the legalization of recreational cannabis.

The school will allow individuals ages 19 and older to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis on Sheridan property, so long as it is stored in a sealed container.