Canadian Forces

Sexual misconduct will be removed from military justice system jurisdiction – National

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Defence Minister Bill Blair has introduced new legislation to remove the Canadian military’s jurisdiction to investigate sexual misconduct; something that advocates, survivors and former Supreme Court of Canada justices have all called for. “The proposed legislation would provide exclusive jurisdiction to civilian authorities to investigate and prosecute such offences committed in Canada,” said Blair in a … Read more

‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair

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Canada will consider sending military trainers back to Ukraine if “certain conditions” are met, but those conditions “do not yet exist,” Defence Minister Bill Blair says. Any Canadian military members would only be sent in “non-combat” roles, he added. Blair made the comments during a news conference at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. Blair was announcing … Read more

Gen. Wayne Eyre, Canada’s defence chief, will retire this summer – National

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By Touria Izri Global News Posted January 12, 2024 2:48 pm Updated January 12, 2024 3:09 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre is set to retire this summer, after nearly three years in the position. The Prime Minister’s Office made the announcement Friday afternoon … Read more