Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Thursday that an independent legal assistance program had been launched under the newly-named Sexual Misconduct Resource and Support Centre for members of the Canadian military and those who experienced sexual misconduct by a member of the armed forces. She said reimbursements would be provided for eligible legal expenses that occurred on or after April 1, 2019.
- Military sexual misconduct complaints can now go to human rights commission
- Victims of CAF sexual misconduct can get legal fees reimbursed through new fund