OTTAWA The senior officer who relayed a misconduct complaint against Canada's top commander testified Friday that the military's reporting process is "discouraging and disappointing," and on one occasion resulted in his being scolded for doing his
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As people look ahead to how we’re going to navigate the post-pandemic world, it’s not clear if we’ll be doing it with a vaccine passport in hand. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it clear he’s pretty cool on the idea of having people prove they’ve been vaccinated, suggesting it could unfairly impact some who may not be able to get vaccinated because of medical conditions or other reasons. There’s also the reality that
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also sent out a message of support for the farmers, condemning the brutality of the Indian state against the peaceful protests. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh tweeted: “The violence perpetrated by the Indian govt against farmers peacefully protesting is appalling. I stand in solidarity with the farmers from Punjab and across India – and, I call on the Indian govt to engage in peaceful dialogue rather than violence.” Canada Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan tweeted saying he is worried about the safety of his loved ones.
SURREY – The non-resident Indians Punjabi Disapora and politicians have come out in droves to show support of the protesting farmers in Delhi and many have started sending them aid. The NRIs say they are worried and shocked over brutality to the farmers.
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Military still searching for role for general after Defence Minister cans NATO job because of extramarital affair A National Defence spokesman said Lt.-Gen. Chris Coates new job is expected to be announced sometime in the future.
Author of the article: David Pugliese • Ottawa Citizen
Publishing date: Mar 11, 2021 • March 11, 2021 • 3 minute read Lt.-Gen. Chris Coates Photo by NORAD /Handout photo
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The Canadian military has still yet to find a role for a lieutenant general who lost his assignment because of an affair he had with a co-worker.
Lt.-Gen. Chris Coates, the head of Canadian Joint Operations Command, was supposed to have taken a top position with NATO in Italy, but Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan recently quashed that high-profile job after he learned of the general’s affair with a civilian co-worker.