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Higher learning at the University of Calgary won’t include cannabis when recreational pot is legalized next month.

With just three weeks until the federal government is set to lift legal restrictions against the recreational use of cannabis, the U of C has outlined its policy for pot, which will completely prohibit its consumption anywhere on campus.

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Linda Dalgetty, vice-president of finance and services for the U of C, said outlawing the smoking, vaping or ingestion of cannabis aligns with city bylaws on public use of the drug.

“Once the city’s bylaw came out, we really shifted gears,” she said, noting the school underwent a lengthy consultation process with students and faculty prior to implementing the campus-wide policy.

“Our policy also prioritizes the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff by promoting harm reduction programs and resources available to our campus community.”