Legalization of Cannabis Edibles
As most Ontario employers know, new regulations regarding cannabis edibles and concentrates come into effect tomorrow, October 17, 2019, on the one-year anniversary of the legalization of recreational use of certain forms of cannabis across Canada.
New WSIB Policy on Medical Cannabis Coverage Comes into Effect March 1, 2019
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) recently released its Operational Policy regarding medical cannabis,
Cannabis and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Recreational cannabis use is now legal across Canada.
Medical Marijuana and the Workplace: When Employees can Medicate
Two recent cases out of Newfoundland add additional context to the question of whether and when employees may medicate with medicinal marijuana in the workplace.
The Cannabis Act Passes Final Hurdle and Legalization Date Announced
On June 18, 2018 the Senate passed a finalized version of Federal Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act (the “Act”). The Act will become law upon receiving royal assent, which is expected to occur this week. In a press conference on June 20, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Act will come into force […]
The Senate Passes the Cannabis Act in Final Vote, with Amendments
On June 7, 2018 the Senate passed Federal Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act