Scenario 8

question 154

Multiple Choice

Scenario 8.4: BC Ferries Queen of the North Sinking
The Transportation Safety Board investigation into the sinking of the BC Ferries Inc.Queen of the North,and the fatalities of two passengers warned that some crew members in safety-critical positions regularly smoked cannabis between shifts,both on board and off the vessel on which they lived for several weeks.During the investigation,the CEO of BC Ferries reacted emotionally,requesting publicly that he wanted the TSB to recommend mandatory drug testing of all employees.The Marine Workers' Union stated that they were not aware of cannabis use by crew members,yet it seemed well-known among BC Ferries' employees and officers.The union,speaking on behalf of its members,has never supported substance abuse testing.
-Please refer to Scenario 8.4.What legislation would you rely on primarily in this situation?

• A)privacy
• B)health and safety
• C)human rights
• D)labour law

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Definitions:

Consumption

The process by which goods and services are used by households, contributing to the overall demand in an economy.

Induced Consumption

Induced consumption is the portion of consumer spending that varies with income levels, suggesting that as people earn more, they tend to spend more.

Disposable Income

Household fiscal resources for saving and spending following the deduction of income taxes.

Autonomous Consumption

The level of consumption that occurs when income is zero, representing the expenses that consumers must make for basic needs regardless of their income.