17. If people can’t smoke on campus, will there be large groups of people smoking on the city sidewalks?

Based on what was shared in community consultations, the University does not expect large crowds of people will gather to smoke on city sidewalks when this policy is implemented.

The number of people who smoke on campus is low enough that sidewalk crowds are not likely. Individuals follow different smoking routines, including when and where they smoke. Currently, those who smoke are not generally congregating in large groups on campus.

U of G is committed to maintaining positive relationships with our community and neigbours. Those who smoke in areas surrounding the University should not litter, loiter or trespass. Receptacles have been placed at the perimeter of campus for proper disposal of cigarette butts. Property owners have the right to enforce their boundaries.