Canadian Armed Forces Sexual Misconduct

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• Canadians skeptical military will address sexual misconduct scandal: internal poll

  Nearly 40 per cent of respondents in a poll commissioned by National Defence weren’t confident the Canadian Armed Forces will deal with sexual misconduct appropriately.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2022
• Liberals shut down probe into sexual misconduct in Canadian military

  “Until we get to the bottom of who knew what when, we have not concluded this study," warned NDP MP Randall Garrison.

  Politics

  Apr 12, 2021
• CAF commander to issue formal apology as part of sexual misconduct settlement

  Lawyer Jonathan Ptak says the apology is important for victims of military sexual abuse to heal and have their experiences acknowledged.

  World

  Nov 23, 2020
• Class action filed against Attorney General over allegations of discrimination in Armed Forces

  The statement of claim alleges the Attorney General is “vicariously liable for the systemic sexual misconduct.”

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2016