Criminal Records
Ontario bill could prohibit discrimination based on a police record
An Ontario bill that would ban discrimination based on a police record has been forwarded to committee. The proposed bill would amend the Human Rights Code.
Historians urge Canada not to destroy records of gay sex convictions
Although same-sex sexual acts are no longer illegal, some records still exist. Historians are raising concerns about the government’s plans to expunge them.
What is moral turpitude?
Moral turpitude is the legal concept that the United States uses to determine who can be denied entry on the basis of a criminal record. It is also used in other areas of immigration law.
Do you need to tell an employer about your record?
If you have a criminal record you may be asked to disclose it on an application form or to get a record check. If you aren’t asked, you don’t necessarily need to say anything.
Marijuana Legalization
What will pot stores look like?
A spokesperson for the New Brunswick Liquor Corp. says that the planned marijuana stores will be chic and modern – “along the lines of a jewellery store” – with locked glass cases.
Employers should start preparing for legal marijuana
Human resource departments and employers are unclear on how legalized marijuana will affect the workplace, especially when it comes to impairment.
Rolling Stone Magazine looks at Canada’s dispensary industry
Given that recreational marijuana is not yet legal in Canada, Rolling Stone Magazine attempted to explain why there are so many storefront dispensaries in operation.
Provinces debate how to divide marijuana profits
Having reached an agreement with the federal government, finance ministers from the provinces are now going head to head with each other on the issue of distribution of taxes from legalized marijuana.
Ontario passes bill giving government a marijuana monopoly
The Ontario government passed a bill that will keep the sale of recreational marijuana in public hands with the ability to buy through government-run stores and online.
Conservative senators threaten delays on the passage of Canada’s legalization bills
Conservative senators could prevent Canada’s two bills that legalize marijuana from being passed by the original deadline of July 1. One senator said it may take eight months for a thorough review.
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