The Canadian government announced in September 2018 that Canadian Armed Forces members will be allowed to use cannabis with some restrictions, following Canada's intent to legalize cannabis in October 2018.
Speaking with CBC Canada in January 2018, Chief of Military Personnel Lieutenant General Chuck Lamarre stated that it was too soon to know if there will be limits on military use of cannabis.
[1][2] In February 2018, Chief of Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance stated that members of the CAF, particularly those in dangerous positions, will face some restrictions on cannabis usage, but it will not be a total ban on cannabis for CAF members.
[3] In early September 2018, the Canadian government released a directive stating that servicemembers will be allowed to use cannabis following legalization in October, but with restrictions on use depending on the individual's duties.
[4] Per the new regulations, servicemembers may use legal cannabis, but must cease usage:[5]