Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Trudeau doesn’t rule out delaying cannabis legalization
Less than a month away from the federal government vote on the cannabis bill, it's looking like the legalization of cannabis across Canada will be delayed—although that isn't being confirmed by Prime Minister Trudeau. Facing recommendations from three of the Senate...
Info review from Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse and Addiction
Since its launch in 2005, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction has produced a series of researched and reviewed articles by experts in relevant fields in an effort to target policy makers, program development personnel, researchers, educators, and...
Report: workplace substance-use policies could help Canadians and employers
In an effort to bring awareness to workplace practices and regulations in preparation for 2018’s legalization of cannabis, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has published a report that reveals not enough Canadian companies have instituted...
Mental health implications of cannabis for youth
Research is now indicating that cannabis can have adverse effects on mental health, and contrary to popular belief, can be an addictive substance. Marjorie Wallace, former journalist and founder and chief executive of SANE in the UK, which aims to raise awareness of...
First Quarter National Cannabis Survey
In an effort to monitor cannabis consumption before and after the upcoming legalization of marijuana, Statistics Canada has been tasked with collecting data on a quarterly basis and has just released its first National Cannabis Survey for 2018. Below are some...
Alberta updates legislation to deal with cannabis legalization
In preparation for the upcoming federal cannabis legalization, Alberta is planning to modernize its Gaming and Liquor Act. The act oversees three main areas; gaming, provincial lotteries and liqour, and now with the legalization of cannabis looming, that will be...
Alberta increases consequences of impaired driving
New impaired driving laws are coming into effect in Alberta this month, which means police officers will have more roadside powers over those driving under the influence. Previously, a level of 0.08 or higher was required for a ticket, but now officers can issue a...
Talking about drugs and alcohol with your kids
One of the most important ways to educate your children about drug and alcohol use is by having healthy and regular and honest conversations with them about the risks of substance use and abuse. Here are some handy tips to keep in mind when you start talking with your...
Things to know about cannabis and Ontario’s latest provincial budget
In preparation for the upcoming cannabis legalization deadline, here are five aspects of the Ontario budget that outline its sale, distribution, enforcement, and revenue expectations: The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation, a subsidiary of the LCBO assembled to...