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Federal Government Announces Independent Review of Military Misconduct
At a virtual press conference, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announces that former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will lead an independent, external comprehensive review into harassment and sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. The review will examine the policies, procedures, programs, practices, and culture within the military. Arbour will also provide recommendations on setting up an independent external reporting system. The federal government also confirms that a new internal organization will be led by Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan in her new role as chief of professional conduct and culture. The minister is joined by his parliamentary secretary Anita Vandenbeld, deputy defence minister Jody Thomas, and senior military officials. Sajjan has been under fire for his handling of misconduct allegations levelled against the former chief of the defence staff, General Jonathan Vance. This wi
Posted: Apr 30, 2021 5:37 PM ET | Last Updated: April 30
Right: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Left: Trudeau s Chief of Staff Katie Telford.(Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
For the second time in as many weeks, the House of Commons defence committee descended into chaos and confusion today as Liberal government members tried to avoid an opposition demand to call a senior member of the prime minister s staff to testify on sexual misconduct in the military.
The Conservatives put forward a motion calling on Katie Telford, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau s chief of staff, to appear before them to answer questions about how an informal allegation of misconduct against retired general Jonathan Vance was dealt with after it surfaced in the spring of 2018.
Military Misconduct Review and NDP Reaction – April 29, 2021
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At a virtual press conference, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan provides an update on his government’s response to sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. He is joined by his parliamentary secretary Anita Vandenbeld. The minister has been under fire for his handling of misconduct allegations made against former chief of the defence staff General Jonathan Vance.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holds a news conference on Parliament Hill, where he responds to the federal government’s announcement of an independent and comprehensive review into harassment and sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will lead the review and will also provide recommendations on setting up an independent external reporting system. This will be the second examination