Canada Launches Independent Review of Sexual Misconduct in Military - Defense Minister Thu 29th April 2021 | 11:00 PM
TORONTO (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th April, 2021) The Federalgovernment is launching an independent review of the seemingly rampant culture of sexual misconduct in the Canada s armed forces, Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan announced on Thursday.
The review follows months of political turmoil after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct were leveled at the country s former Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance and his successor, Admiral Art McDonald, was forced to temporarily step from his post last amid a probe into misconduct allegations dating back to 2010.
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Author of the article: David Pugliese • Ottawa Citizen
Publishing date: Apr 30, 2021 • April 30, 2021 • 3 minute read At a press conference Thursday, Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan announces further measures to deal with misconduct in the military. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian Press
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Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he has serious concerns with the judgment shown by a general in producing a glowing character reference for a sex offender who attacked a female soldier.
But acting Chief of the Defence Staff Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre is praising Maj.-Gen. Peter Dawe, the head of Canadian special forces, as an outstanding leader and says he has full confidence in the officer despite his actions.
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The Department of National Defence plans to create a new top level position a chief of professional conduct and culture to address sexual misconduct and racism in the ranks, CBC News has learned.