Vance Allegations

• Supreme Court of Canada asked to rule on independence of military judges

  The request filed on behalf of several service members whose criminal cases are on hold represents the latest twist in a landmark legal battle whose genesis dates back to 2018.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2021
  
• Military justice system’s impasse over Gen. Jonathan Vance shows urgent need for wall-to-wall reform

  Rank should not be an impediment to responsibility or an escape from accountability, writes retired colonel Michel W. Drapeau.

  Commentary

  Sep 17, 2021
  
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• Vance is 99% match with child born after he said Brennan relationship ended: paternity test

  Military police opened an investigation into allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance on Feb. 4, and charged him with one count of obstruction of justice on July 15.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021
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• TIMELINE: The Canadian Forces sexual misconduct crisis

  The Canadian Forces have been facing a reckoning over high-level sexual misconduct allegations first reported on by Global News in February 2021.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
• Trudeau says he’s not angry no one told him about 2018 Vance allegation

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the media 'latches on' to questions over Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan's handling of the military sexual misconduct crisis.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2021
• Gen. Jonathan Vance charged with obstruction of justice after military investigation

  Global News first reported on allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Gen. Jonathan Vance more than five months ago, which he has denied.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2021
• Sajjan censured by House of Commons over handling of military sexual misconduct

  The motion comes as Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan faces renewed calls for him to resign over his handling of the military sexual misconduct crisis.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2021
• Canadian military’s second-in-command resigns role after golfing with Vance

  Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau said in a statement he is stepping aside effective immediately following widespread condemnation of a golf outing with Gen. Jonathan Vance.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2021
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• Senior military leaders golfing with Vance raises concerns about ‘fairness’ in probes: Freeland

  Sources who spoke to Global News expressed deep concerns the decision contradicts messages by senior leaders encouraging members experiencing sexual misconduct to come forward.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2021
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• Navy head apologizes for golfing with Vance, describes move as ‘public display of support’

  Gen. Jonathan Vance, Canada's former chief of defence staff, is currently under military police investigation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2021