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Dan Demers is a highly esteemed expert in workplace impairment management, currently serving as an active technical advisory committee member for the CSA Z1008 Management of Impairment in the Workplace Standard, developing resources that inform the Canadian workforce about organized crime’s evolving impact on workplace safety. He also co-chairs the Government Relations Committee and Training Institute of the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA), leading efforts against regulatory changes such as the U.S. rescheduling of cannabis, which would have impacted Canadian workplace testing. Dan holds the Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator (C-SAPA) designation, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and regulatory compliance. Additionally, he is an active member of the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace Committee. With a global influence, Mr. Demers has shared his expertise in five countries: the USA, Ireland, Mexico, Italy, and Norway. His contributions have shaped public policy decisions within the Yukon Government, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of Canada, and the Department of Transportation. His work has been invaluable to forensic toxicologists and legal professionals alike. An accomplished technical writer, Mr. Demers has a diverse portfolio that includes expert witness arbitration support, research summaries on drugs of abuse, testing technology, and scientific advancements. Mr. Demers is uniquely distinguished as the only professional in his field with a publication in a peer-reviewed legal journal. Furthermore, his extensive experience in supporting client arbitrations has yielded an impressive track record, boasting a 100% success rate in achieving resolutions.
