Cannabis Policy ???

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Thanks for sharing, that was definitely worth a read and good to see the AC Unions are on the same page and confronting the company together.
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CanadianEh wrote: Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:26 am
Thanks for sharing, that was definitely worth a read and good to see the AC Unions are on the same page and confronting the company together.
APLA Canada has decided to side with the companies and support a total abstinence approach to the use of cannabis
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av8ts wrote: Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:13 am
CanadianEh wrote: Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:26 am
Thanks for sharing, that was definitely worth a read and good to see the AC Unions are on the same page and confronting the company together.
APLA Canada has decided to side with the companies and support a total abstinence approach to the use of cannabis
Just got the communiqué too. It's not taking sides, it's just plain and obvious common sense. Well done ALPA
Dear fellow pilots,

With cannabis set to become legal this week, many questions have been raised regarding Transport Canada's position on the legalization with respect to airline pilots.

Late last week, Transport Canada shared a bulletin stating it "does not intend to ease restrictions on the use of cannabis or other substances that cause impairment."

ALPA supports a total abstinence approach to the use of cannabis. Cannabis impairment and usage are not well defined by the government, and a case could be made that there remains insufficient scientific research to determine definitive time limits with respect to the time between the last usage and operation of an aircraft.

According to the Occupational and Environmental Medical Association of Canada, there is still "considerable uncertainty around the extent and duration of impairment, especially taking into account individual differences between workers."

Because of this, we do not have confidence that ALPA would be able to adequately defend a pilot accused of cannabis impairment. As a final reminder, the use of cannabis is a disqualifying factor for obtaining a medical certificate to fly or control aircraft.

For more information, please see the attached documents provided by Transport Canada in both French and English.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out anytime.

Capt. Dan Adamus

ALPA Canada President
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They could have said they "support current legislation" or whatever. But the circular they sent out ruined any chance of leverage to get something from the company for dictating what we do in our off time.

Not too thrilled.
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Lightchop wrote: Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:50 pm They could have said they "support current legislation" or whatever. But the circular they sent out ruined any chance of leverage to get something from the company for dictating what we do in our off time.

Not too thrilled.
Exactly. At some point someone will challenge this in court. Those who objected to the absolute ban will get compensated to go along with it. ALPA Pilots will not
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