Category: Defence-Chief Misconduct

PMO Knew Existence of Allegations Against Vance, Not Specifics, in 2018: Trudeau

March 10, 2021
CanadaDefence-Chief MisconductGen. Jonathan VanceJustin Trudeauthen-defence chiefWorld
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OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his office knew there was an allegation of sexual misconduct against then-defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance in 2018. But Trudeau says he and others in government did not know the specifics of the allegation until a Global News report last month. The prime minister made the comments this afternoon in…

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

March 5, 2021
Art McDonaldCanadaDefence MinisterDefence-Chief MisconductGary WalbourneHarjit Sajjanmilitary ombudsmanPrivy Council OfficeWorldZita Astravas
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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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