| GENERAL INFORMATION
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| KEYWORDS
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Marine medical certificate, medication, opioids, Fentanyl
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| FILE NO.
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MH-0162-28
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| SECTOR (Marine or Aviation)
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Marine
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| SPECIFIC JOB
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Tour boat (only for months of July and August – twice a week)
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| DIAGNOSIS (Primary, Secondary, etc.)
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Use of Opioid medication
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| REVIEW
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| DATE OF DETERMINATION
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January 16, 2014
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| MEMBER
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Dr. Trevor Allan Gilmore
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| DETERMINATION
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The Minister’s decision is confirmed.
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| REASONS FOR THE DETERMINATION
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Refusal to issue a marine medical certificate – The applicant suffers from a medical issue requiring the use of opioid medication which is incompatible with Transport Canada’s standards with respect to the performance of seafaring duties. The Minister’s decision to refuse to issue a marine medical certificate to the applicant was reasonable. The Minister’s decision is confirmed.
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| APPEAL
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| DATE OF DECISION
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| DECISION
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| OTHER/COMMENTS
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