The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Conference: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Wade
These are the sessions from the Cannabis Conference held on November 28, 2018. Cover art photo provided by Roberto Valdivia on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@torovaldivia
Brad Lutz, President of Acuity HR Solutions and Jaysa Toet, Partner at Acuity HR Solutions, provide you with an interactive approach in exploring real-world scenarios and potential solutions you may encounter with cannabis in the workplace.
Shannon Bunkowsky, Director of Loss Prevention at Manitoba Public Insurance is the leader of this session.
“I drive high, but I would never drive impaired.” This single statement by one focus group youth provides clear insight into the distortions and myths that permeate thinking about cannabis use and driving in Manitoba. Similar sentiments and views are common and represent the potential risk to all Manitobans in the current environment. How do we keep Manitobans safe on the road when the science of cannabis-impaired driving is still developing and public discourse has been delayed? This presentation will discuss the challenges that Manitoba Public Insurance and other stakeholders must overcome and approaches to illuminate drug-impaired driving risk and keep Manitobans safe.
Sergeant Carrol MacDonald of the Winnipeg Police Service, gives you a brief overview of what cannabis is, including an overview of various strains and derivatives (edible, oils, etc.), and the short and long-term effects of use. Delve into the new era of cannabis legalization and what that means from a government standpoint. Discover the new laws and structure in Manitoba and determine the difference between fines and arrests.
Adam Dooley, Principal at Dooley PR, and Jamie Jurczak, Lawyer at Taylor McCaffrey, tell you that even with legalization, cannabis remains a controversial subject. Companies who are associated with cannabis use will have to be cautious around the impacts it can have on their brand. Learn how to manage your company and staff’s relationships with cannabis.
Constable Stephane Fontaine of the Winnipeg Police Service, shows you that although cannabis is legal, consuming cannabis in vehicles is not. Understand the consequences impairment driving and how the Winnipeg Police Service is learning how to reinforce the law with increased cannabis use.
Joel Gervais, Addictions & Training Specialist at CBI Health Centre, tells you how to develop a harm reduction approach around recreational cannabis. Hear about recreational use and its impacts on the individual, the workplace and society, including the impact on workplace/social norms on cannabis use.
Michael Boileau, Prevention Consultant for SAFE Work Manitoba, tells you how to prepare your workplace for legalization by exploring the characteristics of cannabis impairment, the appropriate steps to respond to workplace impairment and the importance of an updated drug and alcohol policy.