Military Sexual Misconduct

• Sexual misconduct will be removed from military justice system jurisdiction

  Defence Minister Bill Blair has introduced new legislation to remove the Canadian military’s jurisdiction to investigate sexual misconduct.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
• Sexual assault trial begins for Haydn Edmundson, ex-military HR head

  The sexual assault trial of former military human resources head, Haydn Edmundson is being held in civilian court. It's alleged he exposed himself to a steward numerous times.

  Canada

  Feb 5
  
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• Canada’s military colleges are at a crossroads. What 2 graduates want now

  A former director and student of one of Canada's military colleges say that the institutions traditions need to be examined as the federal government launches a review board.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2023
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• Blair names Canada military college review board amid misconduct crisis

  Defence Minister Bill Blair on Wednesday named the board that will lead the review into Canada's military colleges amid the ongoing sexual misconduct crisis.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
• Military sees ‘significant’ spike in sexual assaults despite reform vows: StatCan

  Sexual assault rates within the Canadian Armed Forces saw a 'significant increase' in 2022 despite promises of reform within the military, Statistics Canada says.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2023
• Military sex misconduct survivors push for more change as high-profile cases end

  A number of high-profile sexual misconduct cases that sparked a major reckoning in the Canadian Armed Forces have ended in recent months.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
• Canadian air force investigate ‘inappropriate’ CF-18 call sign

  The Royal Canadian Air Force is investigating an 'inappropriate and unapproved' call sign that was broadcast by a military pilot in the United Kingdom on Monday.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
• Canadian Forces to repeal ‘duty to report’ in latest sexual misconduct reform

  The Canadian Armed Forces are repealing a policy known as the 'duty to report' to give victims of sexual misconduct and harassment more control in the reporting process.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
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• Military sexual misconduct complaints can now go to human rights commission

  Going forward, Canadian Armed Forces members will be able to submit sexual misconduct or harassment complaints directly to the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
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• Snowbirds pilot faces sex assault charge after alleged incident in Ontario

  Military police laid the charge on Saturday, but a media advisory the same day made no mention of charges and did not name the individual involved.

  Crime

  Jun 19, 2023