A Windsor area labourer's union is the first in North America to cover medical marijuana under its benefits plan. More than 330,000 people registered for medical cannabis with Health Canada in 2018. This number is projected to reach 630,000 by year 2024. What is clear is that employers and insurance carriers will soon need to join the discussion surrounding medical cannabis, especially in regards to the costs associated with cancer treatment, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV and palliative care for serious illnesses. Be wise. medical marijuana concentrates Know the facts. Use your instincts. Nova Scotia's highest court strikes down human rights decision over medical marijuana, CBC, The Canadian Press https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/court-decision-overturns-medical-marijuana-insurance-1.4617373