With the proposed Cannabis Act looking to legalize recreational
marijuana in Canada in July of 2018, employers are wondering how
the new legislation will affect their workplaces and how they can
prepare for the potential multitude of issues that may in turn
emerge as a result of this new legislation.
Once passed, the Cannabis Act will permit Canadians who are 18
years or older to: a) possess up to thirty (30) grams of cannabis;
b) share up to thirty (30) grams of cannabis with other adults; c)
purchase dried or fresh cannabis from a provincially licensed
retailer; d) grow up to four (4) cannabis plants; and e) make
cannabis-infused food and drinks.
Although the provisions of the Cannabis Act may be altered prior
to July 2018, it is clear that employees across all types of
industries will have access to marijuana, bringing with it concerns
of how employers can appropriately address any potential risks
and/or discipline should employees attend the workplace while
