The Northern Manitoba Sector Council, along with Chartered Professionals in Human Resources, are going to be offering a seminar on the legalization of recreational cannabis and the workplace here in Thompson. 

 

Jamie Grant, the executive director of the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, spoke to Arctic Radio News and said that there are several questions about the anticipated impact on culture and safety in the workplace. 

 

She said that the event will cover topics like developing an effective drug use policy as well as how to identify someone under the influence. 

 

There will be two presenters, a lawyer from Taylor McCaffrey and an addictions and training specialist. Grant said that both are coming up from Winnipeg.  

 

The seminar is scheduled to take place in the TRCC multi-purpose room on November 2nd from 9:00am until 12:00pm. 

 

Space is limited, so if you’d like to attend you are asked to call either 204-677-6450 or 1-866-677-6450.

 

Alternatively, you can email th_reception@ucn.ca.