Former Lancastrian

I would be more concerned in your situation as being a PR and if convicted after 18 December of DUI you can now be deported for serious criminality as at the moment a DUI isn't considered as serious criminality.
As for if its a good thing or not then each person has their own opinions on the new laws.

beckiwoo

Either you get deported or you lose your license. I'd be concerned as a PR OR a Canadian citizen

scrubbedexpat091

I don't drink so good there. I also don't use drugs like pot or other recreational drugs so good there. If I am prescribed a medication that would cause an issue, i don't drive.

But will suck for anyone who chooses to drive under the influence and only be a PR.

BristolUK

Beware of mince pies.
How drunk can you get on Christmas food? I breathalysed myself to find out
Not just mince pies if you read on

scrubbedexpat091

Will be interesting to see how this law stands up in court with the various challenges starting to be filed in court.

https://globalnews.ca/news/5419501/b...fgAOTwLWoCN1MQ

dave_j

I drive carefully. I daily find myself shaking my head at the inability of other road users to anticipate what they are about to do.
Some drive too close, some change lanes without looking, some pull out from side roads without looking, some can't see the road because their cellphone is on their lap and texting... etc etc....
And they do this sober. If Bill C46 hoovers some of these drivers out of their 2 tonne killing machines and throws them down a dark hole then it's ok with me.
If I have to blow into a machine to prove that I haven't been imbibing then I'll do it and if it means I'll get to where I'm going ten minutes late then so be it, but.... It'll mean that there'll be a better chance that I'll get there alive and not end up splattered over a truck driven by someone who doesn't know what day it is.
And to all of those who argue that it's an invasion of personal space then think about personal space under their wheel as they roll over some kid or old lady crossing the road who they simply didn't see.

scilly

One more case on Global TV last night of what it means to be pulled over for a random test if you happen to have a breathing problem and are unable to blow into the meter.

We now have at least 6 cases in BC where people with COPD, severe asthma, and other ailments have been issued with fines and bans ............... if you cannot blow you are deemed impaired.

No ifs, ands or buts.

macadian

Good ploy to avoid providing. If genuine and officer does suspect alcohol, detain for purpose of attending nearest Police Office for taking of blood. I do realise nearest police office/police doctor to take blood may be many hours away. By the time blood is taken, alcohol may be greatly diminished in suspects blood stream. Like I said, cunning ploy. In any event if a suspect refuses to give blood, same consequence as refusal to provide... Other than any driver suffering from any such breathing medical condition, having cerification from their GP/Consultant and can produce it if they find themselves in the stated situation, I can't think of any other way of avoiding the situation/s detailed above.
Bare in mind, the roadside breath test is simply a screening device for the officer to determine whether the driver concerned MAY be over the prescribed limit.