Canada: Edmonton Prepares for Possible Impact of Legalized Marijuana
'So often in government we are reacting to things, instead of getting in front of things'
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is already working on a policy to deal with the impact that legalized marijuana couldĀ have in the workplace.
The federal government has promised to table legislation this spring but it could take much longer for the bill to be studied and eventually passed into law.
"This is coming at us now, this is going to happen, there is going to be legalization of marijuana," said chamberĀ CEO JanetĀ Riopel.
"So this is something that has very much hit our radar, and especially in safety-sensitive workplaces, employers have said marijuana use is inconsistent with safe work places."
The chamber represents 2,400 businesses, andĀ Riopel said they've heard from a number of members who areĀ concerned about what lies ahead.
"The two areas that we are hearing concerns about are employers rights," Riopel said. "You...
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