Following a revision to the Primary and Secondary Education Act which was passed at the Korean National Assembly in December 2020, 20,000 teachers at Korean public schools are expected to undergo the tetrabromophenolphthalein ethyl ester (TBPE) drug test. The TBPE drug test is used to evaluate the past use of stimulant drugs. The amended law … Continued
Continue ReadingHealth Canada has granted conditional approval for a plan for a supervised drug Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site in downtown Peterborough. Accordingly, the CTS site has received federal exemption to allow the use of illegal drugs on its premises, which is conditional on a site visit and proof of funding. The site is projected … Continued
Continue ReadingOpinion: Decriminalization is a critical step in curbing the opioid crisis A recent opinion article published in The Conversation examines the benefits of drug decriminalization, as well as its potential impact in fighting the ongoing opioid crisis. The article, co-authored by Alissa Greer, Assistant Professor in the School of Criminology, Simon Fraser University and Caitlin … Continued
Continue ReadingIn recent months, Unifor members working on Marine Atlantic ferries have spoken out against being unfairly targeted for random alcohol testing. Unifor, a general trade union in Canada and the largest private sector union in Canada has approximately 310,000 workers and associate members in numerous industries. In June of this year, a letter to the … Continued
Continue ReadingAmazon.com Inc. has announced that some of its new recruits will no longer be disqualified from gaining employment for testing positive for cannabis in HR drug tests. In addition, the company has announced measures in support of the full legalization of cannabis at Federal level. According to the firm’s blog post, it will treat cannabis … Continued
Continue ReadingAccording to a new proposal, “[streamlining and improving] error-correction procedures, queries, and consent requirements” within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse is on the spring 2021 agenda for the Department of Transportation. The new agenda was issued by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs earlier in June, and outlines … Continued
Continue ReadingEarlier in June, a grassroots group led by Summer Twoyoungmen, a member of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, marched to the tribal administration building in Morley, Alta. as part of the organized Battle Against Drugs Walk. The main aim of this campaign was to draw attention to the negative impact of addiction on their community. “I … Continued
Continue ReadingRecently, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued guidance on the revised 2020 Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). The revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on August 17, 2020. The form is expected to start being shipped out … Continued
Continue ReadingEarlier in June, Health Canada announced that it plans to modernize its clinical trial regulation framework to support the implementation of promising novel therapies and match the accelerating advances in technology. These changes have been announced as part of the Government of Canada’s Regulatory Innovation Agenda for health products. According to Health Canada, modernizing clinical … Continued
Continue ReadingRecently, the United Auto Workers (UAW) labour union has suggested for General Motors (GM) to stop drug testing its potential employees. These recommendations were voiced after it became clear that GM is having difficulty in increasing its workforce, and after the state of Michigan legalized recreational cannabis use. Since 2010, GM has reduced the size … Continued
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