Possible Changes to Long-Term Care Home Regulations Regarding Cannabis

  • December 12, 2018
  • Henry Ngan, senior associate, Health Law Group, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

As most readers will be aware, Bill 36 received Royal Assent and came into force on October 17, 2018. Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018, enacted a new Act and made amendments to various other Acts respecting the use and sale of cannabis and vapour products in Ontario.

With the passing of Bill 36, the smoking of cannabis is permitted in places where smoking tobacco and using e-cigarettes is permitted, including in certain controlled areas of long-term care homes and hospices.