Tag: chief of defence

‘Sad Story All Around’: Sexual Misconduct in Canada’s Military

Both the current and former chiefs of the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces are being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour, prompting a much deeper look into sexual misconduct in the military than efforts that had begun nearly six years earlier. “It’s very serious and unsettling to see the former chief, and now…


Navy Commander Art McDonald Named Canada’s New Chief of Defence Staff

OTTAWA—Royal Canadian Navy commander Vice-Admiral Art McDonald is being tapped as the next head of the Canadian Armed Forces. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the decision today, ending months of speculation around who would succeed Gen. Jonathan Vance as Canada’s chief of the defence staff. McDonald had served as commander of the Navy since June…