RRC Polytech is reminding you that all of our campuses are 100 per cent smoke-free. That means smoking any form of tobacco and/or cannabis, vaping and use of e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (commonly known as chewing tobacco) is not permitted anywhere on our campuses across the province.

RRC Polytech adopted this strict policy in 2020 when designated smoking areas at our campuses were permanently closed and signs were posted to clearly identify that smoking and vaping is prohibited.  Staff and students who choose to smoke and vape while at the College must do so off of the property. Smoking in private vehicles but on College property also remains prohibited.

Since we have returned to campus this Fall, adherence to this policy has regressed. We want to ensure that any new students and staff are fully aware of the policy and that we appreciate everyone’s support and cooperation in respecting all on-campus rules and regulations.

As one of Manitoba’s largest institutes of applied learning, and the largest trainer of healthcare professionals in the province, not only is it important to provide a safe and healthy working and learning environment for our staff and students, but it is equally important to play a leadership role by setting the example and putting an end to smoking and vaping everywhere on-campus.

Read the policy

If you would like more information about the College’s decision to go smoke-free, please contact Safety Health Services at safety@rrc.ca.

Thank you for your cooperation.