CANCDTGEN 013-18

Canadian Cadet General Order (CANCDTGEN)

COMD NATL CJCR SP GP DIRECTION ON RECREATIONAL USE AND POSSESSION OF CANNABIS WITHIN THE NATL CJCR SP GP

Refs: A. CANFORGEN 151/18, CDS Direction on Use of Cannabis by CAF Members
B. DAOD 9004-1, Use of Cannabis by CAF Members
C. DAOD 2007-2, Use of Cannabis by DND Employees
D. CDS Directive: CAF Command and Control of the CCO and the COATS Res F Sub-Component 2 Feb 18
E. Transport Canada Letter to the Canadian Aviation Community 9 Oct 18

1. The purpose of this CANCDTGEN is to provide my direction and expectations with regard to the recreational use and possession of cannabis within the Natl CJCR Sp Gp and the Cadet Program.


2. The safety and well-being of cadets is paramount and we must ensure that the cadets under our supervision are protected at all times. We also have the same responsibility to the adults delivering and supporting cadet activities. As always when it comes to safety, I expect all CAF members, DND employees, civilian instructors (CIs), civilian volunteers, contractors and cadets to act responsibly and conduct themselves to a high standard at all times. Your vigilance is requested as the country and the Cadet Program adjust to the legalization of recreational use and possession of cannabis in the months and years ahead. The Cadet Program will continue to deliver a set of fun, challenging, well-organized and safe activities in an impairment-free environment.


3. All adults and cadets are expected to make responsible choices with respect to the use of cannabis.


4. Natl CJCR Sp Gp will implement the DND and CAF policies in respect of the use and possession of cannabis that apply to CAF Members and DND employees in the Sp Gp. All CAF members and DND employees in the Sp Gp are expected to read, understand and comply with CANFORGEN 151/18, DAOD 9004-1 and DAOD 2007-2. This includes all Reg F, P Res, Sup Res, COATS (CIC, GSO, GSNCM) and indeterminate, term and casual employees.


5. This CANCDTGEN provides direction applicable to all CIs, civilian volunteers and contractors who support the delivery of the Cadet Program, and to the cadets themselves. All CIs, civilian volunteers, contractors and cadets must abide by the direction in this CANCDTGEN.


6. As the authority responsible for the terms of employment for CIs, I direct CIs to comply with this CANCDTGEN in relation to their delivery of, and participation in, cadet activities.


7. As the authority responsible for providing direction on the Youth Program, I direct civilian volunteers with the Cadet Program to comply with this CANCDTGEN in relation to their delivery of, and participation in, cadet activities.


8. As per ref C, DND employees who authorize contracts are responsible for ensuring that contract conditions prohibit cannabis use by contractors while in the DND workplace. Furthermore, contractors who directly assist with the delivery of cadet activities must comply with this direction, regardless of the location of the work. All contractors are expected to read, understand and adhere to this CANCDTGEN.


9. Cannabis use and possession is permitted in Canada, provided such use and possession is in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, territorial and municipal laws. This CANCDTGEN sets out additional direction for CIs, civilian volunteers, contractors and cadets.


10. CIs, civilian volunteers, contractors and cadets are prohibited from using or possessing cannabis for recreational purposes when supervising, attending or participating in any cadet duty or activity, regardless of the location of the cadet duty or activity.


11. CIs, civilian volunteers, contractors and cadets are prohibited from using cannabis during the applicable prohibition period set out in the following table.



Period of prohibition	Duty (as per DAOD 9004-1)	Natl CJCR Sp Gp examples, but not limited to…
cannabis consumption during the 8 hours before any known or expected performance of…	· any duty	· working at a HQ or RCSU · attending, or participating in, any cadet activity · teaching or attending a CIC training course · whether receiving pay or providing support without pay
cannabis consumption during the 24 hours before any known or expected performance of …	· operation or handling of a loaded weapon, ammunition, explosive ordnance, or explosive	· handling of any ammunition including transporting and warehousing activities · loading/firing the air rifle · loading/firing any rifle or shotgun · ceremonial firing of blank ammunition (volleys/feu-de-joie) · handling a field gun · firing practices · marksmanship/biathlon training and competitions · C7 familiarization shoots · range training, firing practices, shooting competitions, etc
	· operation or handling of a weapon system	· Nil
	· a scheduled base emergency response duty, including firefighting or medical first response by military police, a firefighter or a medical technician assigned to medical first response duty	· Nil
	· a scheduled operational exercise or collective training	· Note: Under further review as it applies to longer duration cadet activities such as FTXs, CTCs, etc. Additional direction will be promulgated in Oct/Nov 18
	· operation of a wheeled or tracked vehicle, or mobile support equipment	operating any of the following in support of the Cadet Program, whether owned, leased or used: · Cars, vans, trucks, etc · Buses · Snowmobiles · Quads, ATVs, golf carts, etc · Sail boats · Power watercraft
	· servicing, loading, testing or involvement in maintaining a military aircraft or a component of a military aircraft	any of the following used in support of the Cadet Program, whether owned, leased, or used: · Gliders · Tow planes · Launch vehicles/equipment
	· training as a candidate for the basic military qualification or basic military officer qualification and not restricted from leave	· Nil
	· parachuting, rappelling or fast roping activities	any of the following conducted in-house or contracted out: · rappelling/abseiling · rock climbing · climbing gyms/walls, bouldering · zip-lining, high ropes courses
	· maintenance or packing of parachuting, rappelling or fast roping equipment	· Nil
	· operation of a laser of class 3B, 3R or 4, as classified under the American National Standards Institute Z136.1, Safe Use of Lasers	· Nil
	· operation of a fuel farm or handling of bulk petroleum	· fuel bowser operation
cannabis consumption during the 28 days before any known or expected performance of …	· operating in a hyperbaric environment, i.e. diving, submarine service or use of a hyperbaric chamber	· SCUBA diving
	· high altitude parachuting from a height of or above 13,000 feet (3,962 metres) above mean sea level	· parachuting
	· service as a member of a crew of a military aircraft as a pilot, air combat systems officer, flight engineer, airborne electronic sensor operator, observer, loadmaster, jumpmaster, search and rescue technician, air technician, air gunner, air marshal, tactical aircraft security officer, flight test engineer, flight attendant, flight steward, flight surgeon, flight nurse or aeromedical evacuation technician	· Tow and Glider Pilots · Note: Transport Canada reminded the aviation community at ref E that all members of flight crews are prohibited from working while using any drug, legal or illegal, that causes impairment, and that the use of cannabis is a disqualifying factor for obtaining a medical certificate to fly or control aircraft. Tow and glider pilots within the Air Cadet Flying Program (ACFP) that are licensed by Transport Canada should consult with ref E · Tow Vehicle Driver · Winch Operator
	· controlling or directing an aerospace platform or asset	· Flying Site Supervisor · Launch Control Officer
	· operation of an unmanned aerial system	· Nil · Note: Operation of model aircraft, which includes recreational drones fall under the 8-hour prohibition period
enduring and total prohibition on cannabis consumption during the entire period of …	· an international operation, exercise or collective training, other than any period of authorized leave in Canada	· international exchange · out-of-country trips · ship deployments
	· an OUTCAN posting, other than any period of authorized leave in Canada	· Nil



12. CIs, civilian volunteers, contractors and cadets must inform their CO, activity OIC or supervisor without delay, if they are unable to perform any duty or participate in an activity because of cannabis use.


13. COs, activity OICs and supervisors must temporarily remove any CI, civilian volunteer,  contractor or cadet who is observed to be impaired due to cannabis use and unable to perform a duty, supervise or participate in a cadet activity safely and effectively. COs, activity OICs and supervisors should consult paragraph 4.7 of DAOD 9004-1 or paragraph 3.13 of DAOD 2007-2 for guidance on determining impairment.


14. COs will deal with non-compliance with this CANCDTGEN through the most appropriate administrative or disciplinary action in accordance with applicable CATOs and other cadet policies.