Fitness For Duty Summit 2026

We are excited to announce we will be hosting the 9th Annual Fitness For Duty Summit virtually on Wednesday, October 28, 2026! Stay tuned for the full agenda.

Tickets:

Early Bird Tickets will be available until June 30, 2026.

The more you purchase, the more you save! If you purchase packages of 3+ or 5+ tickets, you can save up to 20%!

Early Bird Ticket Price: $199.99 **

General Admission Ticket Price: $249.99 ea.** (Pricing in affect July 1, 2026)
3 Plus Tickets Purchased - Ticket Price: $224.99 ea.**
5 Plus Tickets Purchased - Ticket Price: $199.99 ea.**
**Pricing is in CAD. Price does not include admin fee and HST.

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What is Fitness For Duty Summit (FFDS)?

FFDS is an invaluable source of knowledge and practical insights for leaders in safety sensitive/safety critical workplaces, including trucking, transit, transportation, aviation, rail, marine, mining, oil & gas, construction, forestry, energy, manufacturing and healthcare.

This year, our experts will address topical workplace challenges employers face and provide insight on how to create a healthy and safe work environment, giving you the tools to be the spark that ignites change within your organization.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn and transform your organization. Join us as we unite professionals from across Canada in building a healthier and safer world!

Partial Speaker Release

Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler

MD, CCFP(AM), MRO (AAMRO), DABAM, FASAM, Chief Medical Review Officer, DriverCheck Inc. Physician, Addiction Medicine

Oral Fluid Testing in the Workplace: A Modern Approach to Detecting Recent Drug Use

Oral fluid testing is rapidly gaining traction as a practical and effective tool for workplace drug testing programs. With its ability to detect recent drug use, particularly for substances such as THC, oral fluid testing offers several advantages for employers seeking timely and reliable information about potential substance use.

This presentation will explore the science and practical implementation of oral fluid testing programs. Topics will include the benefits and limitations of oral fluid testing, appropriate cut-off levels and why they matter, and how organizations can integrate oral fluid testing into existing workplace programs. Real-world examples will illustrate how companies are using oral fluid testing to strengthen workplace safety while improving the integrity and defensibility of testing programs.

Attendees will learn:

The scientific basis and detection window of oral fluid testing
Why oral fluid testing can be particularly useful for detecting recent cannabis use
How cut-off levels influence interpretation and program outcomes
Best practices for integrating oral fluid testing into workplace drug testing programs

Melissa Roth

Partner – GOWLING WLG

Rethinking Fitness for Duty: What Recent Legal Cases Mean for Employers

Understanding Emerging Legal Trends in Workplace Impairment and Accommodation

Recent legal decisions are reshaping how employers must approach fitness for duty, workplace impairment, and the duty to accommodate, particularly in cases involving substance use and addiction. Adjudicators are increasingly scrutinizing employer responses to policy breaches, discipline, and termination decisions, requiring a careful balance between maintaining workplace safety and meeting human rights obligations.

This presentation will provide a high-level overview of evolving trends in fitness for duty case law. Topics will include how arbitrators and tribunals assess workplace impairment, the legal implications of cannabis use in the workplace, and key decisions where disciplinary actions have been upheld, modified, or overturned. Real-world case examples will illustrate the growing expectations placed on employers when managing accommodation and responding to policy violations.

Attendees will learn: