A short article to help employers learn a bit more about this topical and highly contentious area of legislative change.
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Cannabis legalization is coming. The legislation is expected to pass by July with legalization becoming effective by September. Employers should take notice because:
1. There is already a lot of cannabis in Canada
2. More cannabis to come with legalization
3. Cannabis is addictive
4. Cannabis impairs
5. Operating a motor vehicle – risky
6. The problem of residual impairment – hours to days to weeks
7. Occupational health and safety legislation – the risk to the workplace and to employers