Canadian Forces were already investigating alleged member of hate group: defence chief
Gen. Jonathan Vance says the military’s counter-intelligence unit was first alerted to Patrik Mathews in April. Continue reading
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Feds agree to $900M settlement over military sexual misconduct class action
There will be an $800 million cap on settlements for military victims and $100 million cap for civilians. Continue reading
Opposition parties blame Trudeau government for ‘chaos’ in Canadian military
Paul Wynnyk’s departure as vice-chief of the defence staff, effective Aug. 9, is the latest blow to the Canadian military, whose top ranks have been in a perpetual state of upheaval since Mark Norman was suspended as second-in-command. Continue reading
Military to publicly rededicate Afghan War memorial in August after outcry
The Canadian military will publicly rededicate a memorial to fallen soldiers in the Afghan War in August. Continue reading
Top soldier apologizes after outcry over restricted Afghanistan memorial, pledges to make it public
The Afghanistan Memorial Hall installed within the security perimeter of military offices in Ottawa will be opened to the public. Continue reading
Defence minister Sajjan says he supported chief of defence staff’s decision to suspend Norman
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he supported the chief of defence staff’s decision to suspend Vice-Admiral Mark Norman in 2017, more than a year before he was charged with breach of trust for allegedly leaking government secrets about military procurement. Continue reading
Canada marks 5 years since end of Afghanistan mission
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance says the country is still trying to learn how best to care for those wounded — physically and emotionally — after the war. Continue reading
As Liberal insider takes the stand, Norman’s lawyers hint at more ‘code names’
Zita Astravas is the chief of staff to Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan but previously was director of issues management to the Prime Minister’s Office. Continue reading
Canada’s top soldier spoke with Trudeau after learning of Norman case — but no records exist
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance also told the court he was advised before a breach of trust charge was laid against his second-in-command, Vice-Adm. Mark Norman. Continue reading
Twin investigations launched into whether military blocked access to information in Mark Norman case
Two separate investigations are underway into whether individuals in the military deliberately tried to hide records about the case of Vice Adm. Mark Norman. Continue reading