With the impending legalization of cannabis, we have received requests from a number of housing providers to assist in developing policies that deal with the use and growth of cannabis in units. We have also received requests from employers around policies that prohibit the use of alcohol and drugs in the workplace. While policies should be crafted to suit a particular workplace or residence, below are a few considerations that employers and housing providers should bear in mind when creating rules around cannabis: Continue reading “Legalization of Cannabis: Important Considerations for Housing Providers & Employers”
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Legalization of Cannabis: Important Considerations for Housing Providers & Employers
September 14th, 2018 by Safia LakhaniRecreational marijuana – coming to a unit near you
May 23rd, 2017 by Lauren BlumasThe federal government has announced its plans to legalize recreational marijuana. In addition to legalizing possession of cannabis for recreational purposes ‑ we’ve long had a regime for legal possession of medical cannabis ‑ the proposal allows households to grow up to four marijuana plants under 100 cm. What will legalization mean for rental and co‑op housing?
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ONPHA Members: Read our InfoON report on Smoke-free apartment buildings & medical marijuana
November 18th, 2016 by Iler CampbellIn a report just published to the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association’s members only website, Lauren Blumas outlines the issues and related decisions that must be made while considering implementing a non-smoking policy.
If you’re a member you can log on here to read the report.