Recreational Cannabis in the Workplace – Lessons from Workplace Impairment Cases
Under current legislation, the production, possession and trafficking of marijuana is prohibited under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19, subject to certain exemptions such as medical marijuana. Federal Bill C-45 (also known as the Cannabis Act)...
Ashley Mitchell comments in Burnaby Now article on legalization of cannabis and implications for employers
Burnaby Now, "Cannabis changes worry Burnaby employers"
Burnaby businesses have to be careful not to let the stigma of marijuana use affect how they treat employees once it’s legalized, according to Ashley Mitchell, a labour and employment lawyer with Miller Thomson.
HRTO Denies Discrimination Claim in Medical Marijuana Case
In Aitchison v. L & L Painting and Decorating Ltd., the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) recently had the opportunity to consider the intersection of the issues of drug use in the workplace, accommodation of a disability and termination for...
Travel and Admissibility to the United States after the Enactment of Canada’s new Cannabis Legislation
Non-Americans who are “inadmissible” are not permitted by law to enter or remain in the United States—whether it be as visitors, students or workers. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets forth “General Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas...
Medical Marijuana Loses its Appeal – The Skinny on Skinner Part 1
In earlier blogs, we have discussed the curious case of Wayne Skinner and his quest for medical marijuana funding under his union’s insurance plan. As you may recall, Mr. Skinner had been injured in an automobile accident in the course...
Workplace Impairment: The Latest for Employers on Recreational Cannabis Use
During our recent seminars, we commented on the legal issues arising from the use of cannabis in the workplace and offered strategies to assist employers to comply with their obligations to provide a safe workplace for their employees, while also...
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Cannabis sur les chantiers : employeurs préoccupés
Recueil de textes, Conférence Miller Thomson 2018 en droit de la construction À l’aube de l’entrée en vigueur annoncée pour la fin de l’été 2018 du projet de loi C-45 qui entend légaliser la consommation de cannabis à des fins...
Medical Marijuana and Benefit Plan Coverage
As discussed at our April A.M. Pension webinar, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Canadian Elevator Industry Welfare Trust Fund v. Skinner. In that decision, the Court of Appeal overturned the earlier decision of a...
10 Legal Risks in Design, Construction and Operation of a Cannabis Production Facility
As the Canadian federal government continues the process of legalizing cannabis across the country, we are witnessing the early consolidation of a new industry involving cannabis giants as well as smaller retailers and producers. This article will focus on those...
How to Avoid the Summertime Blues: Employers Facing Safety Issues with Legalization of Cannabis
Drug and alcohol impairment in the workplace has long been a concern for employers. Since the introduction of Bill C-45, also known as the Cannabis Act, and the Government of Canada’s intention to legalize possession of small amounts of cannabis...
