Author: Muriel Schmidt

Under the Constitution of Canada, responsibility for environmental management in Canada is a shared responsibility between the federal government and provincial governments. Who is responsible for maintaining the environment? The state’s responsibility with regard to environmental protection has been laid down under article 48-A of our constitution which stated that “The states shall endeavor to […]

If you make contributions to a private health services plan (such as medical or dental plans) for employees, there is no taxable benefit for the employees. Are health and dental taxable benefits? Health and Dental premiums are non-taxable whether they are employer or employee paid. Is health and dental insurance tax deductible in Canada? Premiums […]

The drug testing strategies announced in March, 1990 by Transport Canada and the Department of National Defence justify testing as a means to enhance safety, both public and “on-the-job”. When did drug testing start? Executive Order #12564 signed by President Reagan in 1986 mandated testing for illicit drugs; subsequently, in 1988 the HHS ”Mandatory Guidelines […]

Luckily, with DoorDash, you can order food delivery for someone else. This does not need to be someone close to your home or even in your state for the delivery to be completed. As long as you have the person’s address, you can order food on DoorDash and send it to them regardless of location. […]

Random testing of employees in safety-sensitive positions may be permissible in the following limited circumstances: where the employer is able to show that there is a demonstrated alcohol or drug abuse problem amongst employees in safety-sensitive positions in the workplace and testing is a proportionate response (in Are random drug tests allowed? Can your employer […]

Drug Testing in Canada In fact, the United States is the only country in the world where drug testing is used to a significant degree, according to the Ontario Human Rights Commission. On the contrary, drug testing in Canada is rarely permitted as part of the pre-employment process. Is drug testing at work legal in […]

If there is one area where Canada truly excels in, it’s the country’s ability to provide its citizens with universal health care, all courtesy of the CanadaHealth Act (CHA). The CHA is a legal framework that provides indiscriminate health care to all people who live in the country or are legally residing in Canada. What […]

A Notice of Compliance (NOC) is issued to a manufacturer following the satisfactory review of a submission for a new drug, and signifies compliance with the Food and Drug Regulations. What is DNF Health Canada? Drug Notification Form (DNF) Is a form issued by Health Canada in accordance with section C. 01.014. 2 (1) of […]

The Syncrude Project is a joint venture between four companies – Suncor Energy, Imperial Oil, Sinopec, and CNOOC. Many of largest emitting sites in Canada are located in Alberta, which is country’s most polluting province by far. Characteristic Emissions in MtCO2e – – What is the largest source of pollution in Canada? Reducing Emissions from […]

Alberta. Alberta has highest food insecurity rate among Canadian provinces: report. Alberta has the highest rate of food insecurity among provinces in Canada, according to a new report out of the University of Toronto. Which province has highest food insecurity? AlbertaAlberta has the highest prevalence among Canada’s provinces of households that can’t adequately afford food, […]