Posted: Jun 13, 2021 11:20 PM ET | Last Updated: June 14
Vice-Admiral Craig Baines, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, posted a public statement online Sunday night apologizing to all military members and national defence public servants for golfing with former chief of defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press)
The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy has publicly apologized for golfing with former top soldier, retired general Jonathan Vance, who is under a military police investigation over allegations of inappropriate behaviour with female subordinates.
Vice-Admiral Craig Baines issued a written statement Sunday night addressed to all military members and national defence public servants saying he was sorry for his conduct.
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Lieutenant-General Frances Allen, Canada s new vice-chief of the defense staff, and, right, Brigadier-General Krista Brodie, who is now in charge of Canada s COVID rollout. Photo by Sgt. Johanie Mahieu/Rideau Hall/File; Sailor 1st Class Anne-Marie Brisson/Canadian Forces/Handout via Reuters
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