A healthy campus environment is a top priority for Toronto Metropolitan University. The health impacts of smoking and second-hand smoke are well documented. The Kerr Hall Quad, home to our Early Learning Centre’s (ELC) outdoor playground, is a valuable green space and TMU-owned property. Under the policy, smoking and vaping is not permitted in the Kerr Hall Quad. Working together towards a smoke-free Quad For staff and faculty, Workplace Wellbeing Services currently assesses all workplace accommodation requests through standard process, and reviews all requests as per the Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities Policy.For students, TMU’s Academic Accommodation Support (AAS), currently considers requests on a case-by-case basis, following practices and procedures informed by Senate (PDF file) Policy 159.When employees or students require medical accommodation for cannabis use, the university reviews each case individually, under the direction of the Ontario Human Rights Code and TMU policies and procedures: For indoor campus locations where Indigenous ceremonial and cultural practices are to be carried out, please complete a service request by contacting the Facilities Help Desk at least three days in advance of your event.
Toronto Metropolitan University recognizes and respects Indigenous ceremonial and cultural practices. The Smoking and Vaping Policy does not impact medical accommodations or Indigenous ceremonial practises. Medical accommodations and Indigenous ceremonial practices exempt from policy TMU’s Smoking and Vaping Policy is in line with the university’s commitment to the success of its students, faculty and staff by creating a safe, secure and healthy environment that puts the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of our people first. in the Kerr Hall Quad (the green space located within the four sections of the Kerr Hall building).within 9 meters of university-owned building entrances, exits, loading docks, fresh air intakes, and compressed gas storage areas and.within 20 meters of the Early Learning Centre children’s playground.inside any enclosed public spaces (including event spaces and workplaces).inside any enclosed university property (including any place, buildings, residences, structure or vehicle that is covered by a roof).The policy captures TMU's current rules and practices that align with and follow existing provincial laws and the Smoke Free Ontario Act (external link) , but also includes specific items that are unique to a university, such as the Smoke-Free Quad and exemptions for research purposes. TMU’s Smoking and Vaping Policy, available on the University Administrative Policies website, sets the university’s rules as they apply to all forms of smoking and vaping on campus.
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