Two Canada professors win right to toke up at work
By Natasha Elkington
TORONTO (Reuters) – The use of medical marijuana has given two Toronto professors the right to something that many students could only dream of — access to specially ventilated rooms where they can indulge in peace.
The two, at the esteemed University of Toronto and at York University to the north of the city, suffer from chronic medical conditions that some doctors say can be eased by smoking marijuana. They are among nearly 1,500 Canadians who have won the right to use the drug for health reasons.
Using human rights legislation, the two petitioned their employers for the right to light up in the workplace. They faced a legal struggle, but the universities eventually agreed.
“Without the medication, I am disabled and I’m not able to carry out meaningful and valuable, productive work,” said York University criminology professor Brian MacLean, who suffers from a severe form of degenerative arthritis.
via Reuters
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Hi Cinnamon, thanks for spreading the word. I find myself all over the WWW these days, occasionally attacked, but usually supported, e.g. at Explananda.com, and in Grumplestiltskin’s blog.
May I ask what the connection is between my story and the special focus of your blog? I’m not saying there isn’t a connection, only wondering what you feel it is.
Best wishes, Doug Hutchinson, a.k.a. ‘the pothead professor’
Hi Doug, it’s amazing that you dropped by, I’ve sent you mail. Do check your inbox!
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