Railroads re-write drug policies for workers in light of cannabis legalization Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn CP, CN, VIA and Ontario Northland all have ‘no tolerance policies’ Erik White · CBC News VIA Rail says it modified its drug and alcohol policy after the legalization of cannabis. It prohibits employees from taking mood-altering substances eight hours before their shift. (Adrian Wyld) CP Rail told CBC that it has adjusted its drug and alcohol policy following cannabis legalization in October, but did not reveal what those changes are. (CBC) Ontario Northland revised its drug and alcohol policy this month to reflect the legalization of cannabis, but it still has a zero tolerance policy for employees to be impaired by drugs or alcohol. (CBC)

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