OTTAWA—The battle between the federal Liberal government and Admiral Art McDonald heated up on Thursday as cabinet ministers ordered the naval officer to remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. The surprise move only days before an expected election call represented the latest twist in a drama that had…
No Charges Against Top Military Officer McDonald After Misconduct Investigation
OTTAWA—An investigation into the conduct of Canada’s top military officer Admiral Art McDonald has ended with police saying there is not enough evidence to lay charges. Provost Marshal Brig.-Gen. Simon Trudeau announced the end of the investigation on Friday evening, nearly six months after the Canadian Forces National Investigation first revealed that it was investigating…
Here Are the Key Players in the Military’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal
OTTAWA—Two House of Commons committees continue to probe the Liberal government’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations against senior military officers. Here are the key players involved in the scandal: Gen. Jonathan Vance: Former chief of the defence staff who stepped down on Jan. 14. A subordinate at the heart of the sexual misconduct allegations, Maj….
Sajjan Called to Testify Again in Commons Probe of Forces Misconduct Claims
OTTAWA—The Trudeau government and Opposition Conservatives marked International Women’s Day on Monday by trading barbs and accusations over reported threats against a senior naval officer who brought forward an allegation of misconduct against Canada’s defence chief. The bitter back-and-forth came as members of the House of Commons defence committee agreed to invite a bevy of…
Admiral Art McDonald Steps Aside as Defence Chief Amid Investigation
OTTAWA—Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald has voluntarily stepped down as chief of the defence staff as he is investigated on unspecific allegations. Sajjan said in a release late Wednesday that the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is doing the investigation. Sajjan said he takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and continues to…
Military Gets New Commander in Virtual, Low Key Ceremony Due to COVID 19
OTTAWA—Admiral Art McDonald is taking over as commander of Canada’s military in a low-key ceremony devoid of the normal pomp and circumstance due to COVID-19. As the new chief of the defence staff McDonald succeeds Gen. Jonathan Vance, who kicked off the change-of-command ceremony by using his final speech in uniform to bid an emotional…
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