08-05 Substance Abuse - Definitions

Question 1

Cannabis means:

Answer 1

any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids produced by or found in such a plant, regardless of whether that part has been processed or not, other than a part of the plant referred to in Schedule 2 [of the Cannabis Act];
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 any substance or mix of substances that contains or has on it any part of a cannabis plant; or
 any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of how the substance was obtained [including synthetic cannabis products].
[source: Cannabis Act, Schedule 1].

Question 2

Health Care Professional means:

Answer 2

a member of a College regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Question 3

Medical Accommodation means:

Answer 3

modifying the workplace environment or the functions of a position to enable a member needing medically supported accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position or the essential duties of an alternative available position for which the member is qualified.

Question 4

Medical Advisor means:

Answer 4

a licenced, qualified medical practitioner engaged by the Toronto Police Service.

Question 5

Restricted Duties (Substance Abuse) for the purposes of a member seeking help for a substance abuse problem, means:

Answer 5

work that is modified to permit a member with a disability to work in accordance with limitations imposed by the Medical Advisor – Wellness – Medical Advisory Services.

Question 6

Sick Benefits means:

Answer 6

sick leave accrued in accordance with the relevant Collective Agreement.

Question 7

Sickness means:

Answer 7

an illness/injury that is not work related but which prevents a member from working or completing a tour of duty.