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“There are now more options for officers to test for cannabis, and as a result, this has led to an increase in the detection of drug-impaired drivers.” Mathew Austin, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol

The majority (65%) of carriers and drivers surveyed have indicated they would prefer an industry-wide shift toward a test that indicates recent marijuana use (for example, the day before) instead of the current test that can identify earlier marijuana use.

There are different testing methods, and currently, in Canada, urine and oral fluid tests play roles in identifying recent versus past drug use. Davids explained that urine tests, for instance, detect substances over a longer period.

Meanwhile, oral fluid tests – which have been gaining increased popularity – are more effective in identifying recent use, particularly for THC, within the last 12 to 24 hours. Meanwhile, hair testing is not widespread since it detects cannabis use within one to three months, and blood tests are considered too invasive.

Driver Check, for example, uses oral fluid and urine tests to determine drug use.

https://www.trucknews.com/health-safety/canada-sees-steady-trends-in-marijuana-positive-tests-among-truck-drivers-since-legalization/1003187827/