Category: Art McDonald

Sajjan Aide Emailed Military Ombudsman About Allegations Days After Meeting in 2018

March 5, 2021
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OTTAWA—A newly released email appears to support former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne’s assertion that he told Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan about an allegation of sexual misconduct against then-defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance three years ago. The brief email was sent by Zita Astravas, who at the time was Sajjan’s chief of staff, to Walbourne on…

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Military Reeling as New Defence Chief Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Misconduct

February 25, 2021
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OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is reeling after news defence chief Admiral Art McDonald is being investigated for misconduct, only weeks after military police launched an investigation into allegations against his predecessor. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed late Wednesday that McDonald had “voluntarily stepped aside” while military police investigate unspecified allegations. McDonald took over as the…

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

December 23, 2020
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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…

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