OTTAWA - Canada's armed forces issued orders Friday strictly limiting cannabis use among service members, just a month before the country legalizes the drug. The ban on consuming the drug for eight hours before work at a military base applies both to uniformed and civilian members of the armed forces. Any personnel due to handle weapons or explosives, participating in emergency services or driving military vehicles will be prohibited from consumption up to 24 hours before duty. The military reminded its members that "cannabis consumption and possession remain illegal in most countries" and warned that service personnel "could be denied entry to these countries as a result of their cannabis consumption or involvement in the legal cannabis industry in Canada." Failure to conform to the rules could lead to administrative or disciplinary measures, the armed force warned.

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2018 21:33 UTC