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Consumers Show No Impairment in Their Next-Day Driving Performance Despite Residual THC Blood Levels
A study reported by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws found that regular cannabis consumers showed no significant impairment in simulated driving performance the morning after use, even when THC remained detectable in their blood or oral fluid. Researchers observed no link between cannabinoid levels and driving ability about 12–15 hours after […]
The Uniqueness of Drug and Alcohol Testing in Canada vs the US
Workplace drug and alcohol testing differs significantly between Canada and the United States due to legal, regulatory, and cultural factors. In Canada, testing focuses on workplace safety, human rights, and accommodating substance use disorders rather than policing legal vs. illegal substances. Unlike the U.S., Canada has no comprehensive federal regulations, relying instead on case law […]
What 2026 May Bring for Canada’s Federal Privacy Reform Efforts
Canada’s federal privacy law overhaul stalled after Parliament was prorogued in 2025, leaving earlier reform efforts (like Bill C-27) unfinished. With the Liberal government still in power, stakeholders expect new privacy reform legislation to be introduced in spring 2026, potentially modernizing the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act to address modern data practices and […]
The Privacy Force Awakens — What’s Coming at the IAPP Canada Symposium 2026
The IAPP Canada Symposium 2026, scheduled to start on May 4 in Toronto, will highlight keynotes, breakout sessions, and training focused on privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law. Topics include AI regulation, biometric surveillance, Indigenous data sovereignty, healthcare modernization, and cross-border frameworks. Notable speakers include Canada’s Privacy Commissioner and journalist Peter Mansbridge. With workshops and […]
RentZoro Introduces Express Screen, a Tenant Verification Platform, in Canada
RentZoro has launched Express Screen, an instant tenant verification platform for landlords and property managers in Canada that automates screening by checking income, verifying identity and documents, running background checks, and generating credit reports immediately upon upload. The system streamlines the traditionally slow, manual tenant screening process, reducing fraud and administrative burden while ensuring consistent, […]
How Rentzoro is Quietly Modernizing Tenant Screening in Canada
RentZoro, a Canadian proptech firm, is modernizing tenant screening with Express Screen, an automated verification tool replacing slow, manual reviews with instant data‑backed checks for identity, income, credit, and background. Thousands of landlords and managers in Ontario now use the platform, which offers free basic screening and subscription‑based advanced tools to improve accuracy, reduce fraud, […]
Refusal to Hire Due to a Criminal Record: Who Bears Liability?
In Québec, employers cannot refuse to hire someone solely because of a criminal record unless the offense is directly related to the job’s duties under section 18.2 of the Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. A recent Court of Québec decision clarified that liability for discriminatory hiring falls on the employer, not recruitment agencies. […]
Workplace and Non-Workplace Cannabis Use and the Risk of Workplace Injury: Findings from a Longitudinal Study of Canadian Workers
A Canadian longitudinal study examined how cannabis use relates to workplace injury risk among workers from 2018 to 2020. It found no increased injury risk for workers who used cannabis only outside of work, but those who used cannabis before or during work had nearly double the risk of a workplace injury compared to non-users. […]
Understanding the Latest Legislative Changes in Ontario’s Working for Workers Seven Act
Ontario’s Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) introduces a new wave of workplace reforms designed to protect employees and those seeking employment while increasing accountability for employers and job-posting platforms. Employers must disclose the use of artificial intelligence in applicant screening or selection, indicate whether the posting is for an existing vacancy, and retain copies […]
When Internal Controls Falter: Lessons from Molson’s Fraud Allegations
Molson Coors Canada has uncovered an alleged internal embezzlement scheme involving senior sales employees and external vendors, resulting in losses exceeding $9 million since 2021. The case offers an insightful look at how vendor-collusion and procurement fraud can occur inside large organizations. It also illustrates how multiple, ordinary control points (including vendor onboarding, approval authority, […]
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