About Us

The University of New Brunswick's policy on smoking has been evolving progressively over the years toward a smoke-free environment. This evolution has taken place in response to requests from various sectors of the university community on both campuses and because medical research continues to substantiate the harmful effects of smoking and of breathing second-hand smoke.

On May 1, 2004, a new policy was implemented on UNB's Fredericton and Saint John campuses. Details are available here or by clicking on the Smoking Policy link at left.

To support and continue the University's advancement toward a smoke free, healthy environment a Task Force on Smoking was formed with members drawn from: the Fredericton and Saint John Joint Health and Safety Committees, the UNB Fredericton Student Union, the UNBSJ Student Representative Council, the Faculty of Nursing, and the Faculty of Kinesiology. The Task Force was assisted by a graduate student from the Faculty of Administration.

In June a report was submitted to the Fredericton and Saint John Joint Heath and Safety Committees. This report is now available here in PDF format. In the upcoming weeks a survey will be available for comments.

Members of the Task Force on Smoking: