In Canada,which of the following is true regarding screening candidates for substance abuse?
A) Employers are always permitted to screen candidates for substance abuse, if they choose to do so.
B) Employers are only permitted to screen candidates for substance abuse if the substance that they are abusing is illegal.
C) Employers are only permitted to screen candidates for substance abuse if the substance that they are abusing is legal.
D) Alcohol and drug addiction is considered to be a disability under human rights codes.
E) It is often acceptable to discriminate against candidates during the selection process when that discrimination is based on alcohol or drug addiction.

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According to the Canadian Human Rights Act, drug and alcohol addiction is considered a disability. Therefore, employers are not allowed to discriminate against candidates during the selection process based on substance abuse or addiction. Employers can only screen for substance abuse if it is related to safety concerns or job performance. It doesn't matter whether the substance is legal or illegal.

In Canada,which of the Following Is True Regarding Screening Candidates