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A survey of federal agencies and departments with a connection to public safety has found no consistent policies regarding employees who use medical marijuana.

The issue made national headlines last month when a Mountie in New Brunswick publicly complained about not being able to smoke medical marijuana while in uniform. The force subsequently stripped Cpl. Ron Francis, who says he uses medical marijuana to help him with post-traumatic stress disorder, of his red serge.

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Postmedia News queried several federal agencies about their awareness of employees who use medical marijuana and any restrictions that may be placed on employees who make such disclosures. Here’s what they said:

RCMP

Spokeswoman Sgt. Julie Gagnon said the force is aware of “less than five” Mounties who use medical marijuana. She was unable to be more precise.

Current policy requires RCMP members to report any medical condition that may be hazardous to their health and safety or to the public, she said.