Senior female Canadian Forces officer quits military in disgust over sexual misconduct allegations
“I am sickened by ongoing investigations of sexual misconduct among our key leaders. Unfortunately, I am not surprised. I am also certain that the scope of the problem has yet to be exposed.”
Author of the article: David Pugliese • Ottawa Citizen
Publishing date: Mar 16, 2021 • 4 days ago • 3 minute read
Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor Photo by Bill Brooks /Postmedia
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A senior female military officer and Afghan war veteran is leaving the Canadian Forces because of the failure of its leadership to deal with sexual misconduct.
Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor recently sent a request to her commanding officer to release her from the military as soon as possible. “I am sickened by ongoing investigations of sexual misconduct among our key leaders,” Taylor, Deputy Commander of 36 Canadian Brigade Group, wrote in her letter. “Unfortunately, I am not surprised. I am also certain that the scope of the problem has yet to be exposed.”