Marijuana legalization
New drug-impaired driving laws may clog courts
Impaired driving litigation is already a drain on court resources and the situation could get worse with new laws being introduced based on THC levels.
Read more at the National Post
Alberta plans to sell pot in private stores
Alberta plans to sell legalized recreational marijuana through private licensed stores, which will be regulated by the government.
Jobs and Economy
Ride-hailing drivers will need record checks
BC is working on policies to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber in the province. One of the recommendations is regular and vulnerable sector criminal record checks.
Alberta economy continues to grow, but faces some challenges
NAFTA and pipeline opposition are two uncertain areas for Alberta as the economy continues to grow. Wages also continue to grow with oil and gas workers commanding the highest wages of any other sector.
Read more at the Edmonton Journal
Border issues
Civil liberties groups concerned about expanded border searches
US Border Patrol agents are questioning people within 100 miles of the country’s international borders, including its shores, and civil liberties advocates are unhappy about it.
Trump complains about Canadian trade
President Donald Trump raised concerns that the US was facing losses in trade with Canada and said that he wants things to be done differently.
Canada tries out trusted traveller smartphone program
By filling out detailed personal information on their smartphone, some travellers can be considered low risk. The pilot program is being tested between Canada and the Netherlands and could be expanded.
Thunder Bay border agents demonstrate against lack of contract
Thunder Bay border agents held a demonstration Monday about the fact that they have been without a contract for almost four years.
Criminal records
DUI Canada entry after five years
After five-years foreign nationals with DUI records may become eligible for a rehabilitation application that will allow them to enter Canada on a permanent basis.
What happens after a Record Suspension application is granted?
Once a person has received a Record Suspension, many opportunities become easier to attain. A Record Suspension seals a criminal record so that, in most instances, it can’t be discovered.