CAF Sexual Misconduct

• 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
  
• Canada’s air force probes sexual misconduct allegation against Snowbirds pilot

  Department of National Defence spokeswoman Jessica Lamirande said the member is a pilot with the aerial acrobatics team, but she noted no charges have been laid.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2023
  
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• Victims of CAF sexual misconduct can get legal fees reimbursed through new fund

  Officials told reporters that they are launching a call for members of the defence community who've been the victims of sexual misconduct to join a consultation group.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• Ottawa directing DND to drop appeal of sexual misconduct class action extension

  The Department of National Defence had been seeking to appeal a federal court ruling that would extend the deadline for class-action claimants until Feb. 5.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
• Ottawa’s appeal of CAF sexual misconduct class action extension ‘troubling’: law firms

  Sexual misconduct has plagued the Canadian military for years, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has promised reform within the military.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2023
• Ottawa appeals ruling extending military sexual misconduct class action deadline

  The Federal Court ruling to extend the deadline 'compromises the integrity' of the final settlement agreement on military sexual misconduct, the government argues.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2023
• Defence minister vows action on military sexual misconduct, but understands skepticism

  Defence Minister Anita Anand says her department has "hit the ground running" in implementing the recommendations laid out in a blistering new report on the Canadian Forces.

  Politics

  Jun 5, 2022
• Canada’s military a ‘broken system’ that’s a ‘liability’ to the country, report finds

  The Liberals brought in Louise Arbour for advice on addressing the sexual misconduct crisis following exclusive reporting by Global News into allegations against top leaders.

  Canada

  May 30, 2022
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• Canadian military officer retires and heads to Ukraine amid sexual misconduct probe

  The officer could not be reached for comment, but has previously denied any wrongdoing and alleged the complaint against him was intended to sow doubt in his ability to lead.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2022
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• Want to boost military recruits? Diversity, cultural change are key: officials

  Members of the Canadian Forces are being called on to do more, including in eastern Europe amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Boosting recruitment is vital, said officials.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2022