Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Revoked job offer based on failed drug test is not discriminatory: Tribunal
According to a recent ruling by the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta in Greidanus v Inter Pipeline Limited, 2023 AHRC 31 (CanLII), a revoked job offer based on a failed drug test by an Alberta pipeline company was not discriminatory despite a disability claim. The...
Washington state advances legislation to ban pre-employment cannabis tests
On March 29, members of the House and Senate approved Senate Bill 5123 prohibiting employers in Washington state from taking adverse actions against new hires because of a failed drug test for cannabis. Essentially, the bill, sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des...
SK harm reduction service obtains new spectrometer
Earlier in March, the Saskatoon drug testing service Prairie Harm Reduction began using a spectrometer to test drugs. "This machine is able to tell us everything that is in a substance, not just fentanyl and benzodiazepine, and will allow us to do better education and...
Cocaine production reaches a record high
According to new data released in a report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, between 2020 and 2021, coca cultivation increased by 35%, reaching record levels. In addition, the report highlighted the emergence of new trafficking hubs in West and Central Africa, as...
April 2023 DATAC Newsletter
We have big plans for 2023 here at DATAC! With a laser-sharp focus on continuing to bring more value and more content, and constantly striving to find new ways to serve you better, we are excited to announce that we will be distributing quarterly newsletters. Below...
Montreal woman warns of spiked drinks at bars
In her recent interview with CBC News, Montrealer Rozana Ryan discussed her two experiences being drugged in Montreal bars which took place within six months of each other. According to Ryan, the first time, the drug left her immobilized, and she was conscious but...
Cannabis and driving in Saskatchewan
A recent article published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and authored by Thia James discussed the lack of clarity regarding how long it is necessary to abstain from driving after using cannabis or related products. According to Glenn Boulet, a Saskatoon man who...
Growing concerns amid xylazine increase in B.C. drug supply
According to the findings of a new report released by Health Canada, the powerful animal tranquilizer xylazine has been rapidly spreading through the country’s illicit drug supply, especially in B.C. and Ontario. Specifically, during the period spanning between 2019...
Better access needed for ‘date-rape drug’ testing: Quebec health minister
Earlier in March, Quebec's health minister Christian Dubé announced that victims of date rape drugs need improved access to testing. "We must ensure that not only are the tests available in hospitals, but that they are available quickly," said Dubé. The announcement...