Drug and Alcohol

OEMAC’s 2025 Position on Cannabis Use in Safety-Sensitive and Decision-Critical Work

The Occupational and Environmental Medical Association of Canada (OEMAC) has released an updated 2025 position statement addressing the implications of cannabis use in the workplace - specifically within safety-sensitive and decision-critical roles. These roles require high cognitive function and judgment, and impairment can lead to serious safety, performance, or interpersonal consequences.