The recreational use of cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø has provided resources, including lesson plans that align with Ontario’s Health and Physical Education Curriculum, to schools to support staff and students. These lesson plans aim to provide accurate information, teach healthy living concepts and promote substance misuse prevention strategies among youth. The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø continues to work with Toronto Public Health and the Ministry of Education regarding the further development of curriculum and professional learning.
Despite the changes to cannabis-related laws, the recreational use of cannabis is not permitted on ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø property. Similar to alcohol, impairment is also not permitted or tolerated on school property. As with any prescribed medication, cannabis-based medications are permitted in accordance with ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
For more information, here are some resources you may find helpful:
Government of Ontario —
Government of Canada —
Toronto Public Health —
Ontario Physical and Health Education Association — Cannabis Resources
School Mental Health Assist/Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) —
Drug Free Kids Canada — Cannabis Talk Kit: Know How To Talk With Your Teen
Ontario Ministry of Transportation —
Canadian Paediatric Society – Marijuana-what-parents-need-to-know