The judge’s decision came in support of Cameron McCaw, a Toronto man due to stand trial for sexual assault next month.
MARIJUANA-INFLUENCED DRIVING – is not a future problem, it’s a present problem.
Statscan has revealed one in seven cannabis users admit to driving while high
Source: The anticipated explosion of marijuana-influenced driving has already happened
JURY SECRECY – I wholeheartedly agree with the policy that keeps jurors’ identities and deliberations secret. I also agree there should be specific exceptions for academic purposes and resultant mental health needs.
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will look at possible changes to a law forbidding jurors from talking about closed-door deliberations — a secrecy provision that prevents stressed-out former jury members from discussing difficult trials with mental-health professionals.
Source: Feds agree to look at easing jury secrecy provision as part of justice review
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION? Be careful what you ask for!
We may see less tolerance of public marijuana use after legalization than there is now. The reason: writing tickets for public marijuana use will be quick and easy.
Source: One marijuana legalization surprise: it may feel more repressive than what we see now
CANNABIS AND DRIVING – “Civil liberties advocates worry the Canadian government has adopted a “zero tolerance” approach based on inconclusive science. Studies show that there is no amount of cannabis that one can use without hitting the limit imposed by C-46. One joint of even one puff can put a user over the limit.”
In a little over two months, it will be legal in Canada to make use of cannabis recreationally, a significant […]
Source: Driving under the influence under the Canada’s Cannabis Act an unmarked road
WELL, THIS IS A CHANGE. ONTARIO CANNABIS STORES (OCS) WILL NOT HAVE ACTUAL STORES.
Province will allow “tightly regulated” private retail stores into the weed business by next April 1. When pot is legalized Oct. 17, the province, itself, will sell recreational cannabis online only.
Source: Ontario will rely on private sector to sell recreational cannabis | The Star
The “BolaWrap”, coming to a police department near you.
Police officers in Illinois are testing a new restraint weapon designed for situations where deadly force is not warranted.
Source: Police officers test new restraint technology | Fox News
THAT WEED SMELL IS NOT PROOF OF CANNABIS IMPAIRMENT – Always remember that an employee may smell of cannabis, but it doesn’t mean they have been smoking at work. They could have smoked before work or the night before or the employee has been associating with people who have been smoking cannabis. Cannabis lingers on clothes, body and breath for several hours, especially if the person has not showered before coming to work.
There is a recent article that suggested that implementing a scent-free or fragrance-free environment policy would help employers know if their employee is high at work from cannabis use, and what actions to take when they catch them high at work. Mo
Source: Why a Scent-Free Policy Not a Solution in the Detection of Cannabis Impairment – Slaw
Everybody wants to feel wanted.
THC INFUSED ALCOHOL-FREE BEER – How do you answer the question “Have you had anything to drink?”
Companies are removing the alcohol from their craft brews and replacing it with THC.