Hello, I had a question i have to medical exam in 2 days , my mother sponsored me to go live in canada, I have one problem I am almost a daily pot smoker and only pot dont do nothing else, I was wondering ive seen that they do urine tests for medical exam, does that mean they drug test ? If anyone knows about this that can help me thank you
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I am scared because I only have this option of sponsorship for me to be reunited with my family, I do not want to fail it because of pot , I do not do anything else only ive drinker alcohol on new years but thats it. So u think they really drug test ? Because I was reading somewhere it was saying they urine test for diabetes or something like that
I don't think they do a drug test. Unless they ask the question don't volunteer the information.
Even if a drug test was positive would not on its own be a reason for exclusion. If as a family sponsorship of dependent, only if some public health risk.
armoured is correct. Medical refusal for family sponsorship only applies if you pose a public health risk - i.e. aids, etc.
Also, pot is legal to use recreationally or medicinally in Canada. Tell the doctor you smoke recreationally. If you lie or say nothing and they get a positive hit in your urine sample you can expect extra scrutiny for the remainder of your application process.
Bottom line, relax - it ain't no thang.
Yes, thank you. And note, I wasn't saying even that there IS a drug testing component in this - only that even if there is, it still wouldn't matter for these purposes. (As far as I'm aware they don't and strongly doubt they do, especially for marijuana)
But should tell the truth - if asked - regardless. There's no downside in this case.
From what I know, standard medical exams for immigration often focus more on overall health checks—things like lung function, heart health, etc.—rather than drug tests. But I understand the nerves, especially with how regulations can vary.
Last year, I had to go through a similar process when moving to Canada, and I was also a regular pot smoker. I remember freaking out about the same thing. A friend mentioned ccwrc.org to me as a resource for understanding what's out there in terms of managing drug tests. It was reassuring to read about different approaches people take, even just for peace of mind. Best advice? Stay calm, go in confident, and remember that these exams are more about general health.
Last year, I had to go through a similar process when moving to Canada, and I was also a regular pot smoker. I remember freaking out about the same thing. A friend mentioned ccwrc.org to me as a resource for understanding what's out there in terms of managing drug tests. It was reassuring to read about different approaches people take, even just for peace of mind. Best advice? Stay calm, go in confident, and remember that these exams are more about general health.
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