Marijuana legalization took place in Canada through the Cannabis Act on October 17, 2018.
Age 19 is the to purchase, sell, or consume cannabis.
Marijuana is illegal for anyone under 19, and is considered a controlled substance, like alcohol. And just like alcohol, we don’t allow cannabis in our schools. Our existing policies and Code of Conduct apply. They prohibit intoxication, impairment, as well as the smoking of any substance, vaping, or drinking on school property.
One of the Canadian government’s Ìýcreates serious criminal penalties for those who sell or provide cannabis to youth. It also establishes new offences and strict penalties for those who use youth to commit a cannabis offence.
To learn more about what this means to Burnaby’s students and schools:ÌýMarijuana_Legalization_FAQ.
View our flyer: Marijuana Legalization,Ìý5 Things You Need to Know.
Ìýfor additional resources from the provincial government.
Posted October 2018