Marijuana legalization
Expect longer border waits after legalization
Travellers entering Canada should expect to wait longer after cannabis is legalized according to a report by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Low dose market may grow after marijuana legalization
People looking for a mild effect from low doses of marijuana may provide the biggest growth market after legalization. These types of people may be looking for over-the-counter pain or anxiety relief.
Some municipalities may try to prevent marijuana sales
Many small and medium sized municipalities are vowing to do what it takes to prevent or discourage marijuana sales in their communities.
Jobs and economy
Alberta lifts BC wine ban
After BC’s premier decided to open a constitutional question on whether the province can restrict bitumen to the province, Alberta lifted retaliatory measures easing the trade dispute.
Bank says pipeline delays are costing economy
A Scotiabank report says that the delays in pipeline approvals are costing Canada roughly $15.6 billion a year.
Some jobs going unfilled in Alberta
While some residents of Alberta and Saskatchewan struggle to find work, there are opportunities in sectors that are difficult to fill. These include management, health, and science sectors.
Seven Generations Energy says tax break will help create jobs
Seven Generations Energy says its Alberta capital investment tax credit will help the company invest in the northwestern region and provide jobs.
BC’s north is struggling to fill nursing positions
There are more than 100 nursing jobs vacant and in desperate need of being filled in BC’s north, says the province’s auditor general.
Read more at the Vancouver Sun
Criminal Records
How long can you be denied entry to Canada for a DUI?
Generally, an American with a DUI conviction will be prevented from entering Canada for 10 years, but there are applications that can get you in sooner.
Read more about Canada DUI entry at AllCleared
Clearing an indictable offence in Canada
In most cases an indictable offence can be cleared through the Record Suspension process. However, it will take longer.