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On April 29, 2021, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, announced the launch of an independent external comprehensive review of current policies, procedures, programs, practices, and culture within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND).
On April 29, 2021, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, announced the launch of an independent external comprehensive review of current policies, procedures, programs, practices, and culture within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND). The aim of this review is to shed light on the causes for the continued presence of harassment and sexual misconduct despite efforts to eradicate it, identify barriers to reporting inappropriate behaviour and to assess the adequacy of the response when reports are made, and to make recommendations on preventing and eradicating harassm
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan needs to take responsibility for the Vance controversy theglobeandmail.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theglobeandmail.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By AMANDA COLETTA | The Washington Post | Published: March 31, 2021 TORONTO Separate allegations of sexual misconduct by Gen. Jonathan Vance, Canada s recently retiredformer chief of the defense staff, Adm. Art McDonald, his successor, and other top military officials are rocking the country s armed forces. The allegations against Canada s most senior military officers - the equivalent of the U.S. chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - are being investigated by a parliamentary committee and the military police. They re also renewing criticism about the military s efforts to eliminate a long-standing problem, and raising questions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau s commitment to rooting out sexual harassment in federal institutions.
Both men are under investigation by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service.
Former defence chief Jonathan Vance is facing allegations of misconduct, as is the man who initially replaced him.(Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
Meanwhile, Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen has
Earlier this week, the new acting head of Canada s military, Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre, said the allegations have been Everything fell apart, says Wood
When Wood enlisted in the forces, she was following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. At first, she said, she felt like she d been welcomed into Canada s largest family.
She described most of the individuals she met during that time as wonderful, honourable people, many of whom remain her closest friends.
A clear signal that change is coming winnipegfreepress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from winnipegfreepress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.