Canadian Military Sexual Misconduct

• 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, 2024
  
• Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt. Gen. Steve Whelan

  Whelan was set to face a court martial Monday on two charges of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
  
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• Sexual assault trial set to begin for military’s former head of HR

  Vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson has pleaded not guilty to one count of indecent acts and one count of sexual assault in an incident that allegedly happened in 1991.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
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• Canada’s military police charge retired lieutenant-general with sexual assault

  The Canadian Forces is in the midst of a reckoning over the crisis of sexual misconduct among its senior ranks, sparked by Global News reporting last year.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
• 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
• Some police forces ‘not ready’ to accept military’s sexual offence cases

  As of May 30, federal, provincial and municipal police services in Canada accepted 22 of 49 cases of sexual misconduct the military police tried to refer.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 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
• Major military sexual misconduct report will be public ‘in the coming days’

  Louise Arbour was tasked specifically with providing recommendations on how best to set up an independent system for reporting military sexual misconduct for the Canadian Forces.

  Canada

  May 21, 2022
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• Major military sexual misconduct report to land with defence minister amid culture crisis

  The Arbour report on military sexual misconduct is expected to focus on recommendations for creating an independent reporting system.

  Canada

  May 20, 2022
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• Canadian Forces failing to break down barriers for diverse Canadians to join: watchdog

  Canadian Forces Ombudsman Gregory Lick warned the military is not doing enough to hit its targets recruiting from diverse groups of Canadians.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022