Lt-Gen. Jean Marc Lanthier named new Canadian Forces vice chief after surprise resignation
The Canadian Forces’ top brass is being shuffled again following the surprise resignation this week of the military’s second-in-command. Continue reading
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Roy Green: Chaos at the top of Canada’s military
Roy Green asks whether Canadians will ever learn the full details of the Mark Norman case. Continue reading
Canadian military’s second-in-command defends boss after resignation leaks
Lt.-Gen. Paul Wynnyk is defending Gen. Jonathan Vance after his resignation letter leaked to the media. 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
Vice-chief of defence staff resigns, citing plan Mark Norman was to replace him
Lt. Gen. Paul Wynnyk said in a letter that he was informed of a plan for Mark Norman to return to his old job and replace him. That changed when he reached a settlement with Ottawa. Continue reading
Settlement process for Mark Norman was undertaken ‘independently’: Trudeau
The settlement between Vice-Admiral Mark Norman and the Defence Department was undertaken independently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday. Continue reading
Roy Green: The sordid assault on Vice-Admiral Mark Norman ends with four paragraphs
“Canadians, including those who served with you, won’t be afforded the opportunity to salute your stellar career in a dignified military manner,” writes Roy Green. Continue reading
Mark Norman GoFundMe legal fund could go to veterans’ charities
Now that Norman’s legal fees are being covered by the government, the goal is to give the funds to a charity or return it to donors. Continue reading
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman to retire from the Canadian Forces
He had said he wanted to return to duty, but a statement released Wednesday says Norman has chosen to retire instead. Continue reading
Deadline for inquiry into Mark Norman case extended by Senate committee
The committee voted 8-4 in favour of extending the deadline to Aug. 1. But that doesn’t make it a done deal — it requires formal approval for the committee to sit into the summer. Continue reading