In announcing the release of a final report on Canadian military sexual misconduct, former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour says the military should abolish the structures and performance-based promotion systems that nurture sexualized culture. During a press conference on May 30, Arbour announced the results of over a year’s work with 48 recommendations to change…
Military Sexual Offences Should Be Under Full Jurisdiction of Civilian Criminal Courts: Former Supreme Court Justice
Veteran Speaks Out on Military Charges for Supporting Protest Convoy as He Continues March Against COVID Mandates
As reserves warrant officer James Topp continues his journey from Vancouver to Ottawa to protest government-imposed COVID-19 vaccination requirements, reports recently surfaced in the media that he is facing charges from the Canadian military for supporting the truckers’ Freedom Convoy. Yet the charges were laid some three months ago, in February, leaving Topp feeling compelled…
Royal Military College to Hold Memorial for Four Cadets Killed in Campus Accident
Ontario’s Royal Military College will hold a memorial service in remembrance of four young cadets killed on campus last month in an accident involving a vehicle. The Royal Military College is holding three ceremonies on May 19 and 20 to celebrate its class of 2022. The class will hold the memorial for their deceased classmates…
Top Brass Focus on ‘Woke’ Issues as Canada’s Military Declines
March 22, 2022
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Commentary Canadian commentators have been scathing in their assessment of the disparity between Justin Trudeau’s lofty Ukraine-related rhetoric—“unwavering and steadfast support”—and the sad reality of aid Canada can deliver: not enough, and much of it unfit for purpose. In assessing the embarrassment of our present military enfeeblement relative to past engagements, the National Post’s John…
Canadian Armed Forces Deployed in Quebec as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The Canadian Armed Forces have been dispatched to assist in Quebec’s vaccination campaign as the province reported over 15,000 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 3. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair made the announcement on Twitter on Jan. 3, saying the decision came after the province made a request for aid. “Following our approval of Quebec’s request for federal…
Military’s Former Head of Human Resources Charged With Sexual Assault, Indecent Acts
OTTAWA—Military police say they have charged the former head of human resources for the Canadian Armed Forces with one count of sexual assault. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service says Vice-Admiral Haydn Edmundson has also been charged with one count of indecent acts. The charges come weeks after Defence Minister Anita Anand announced she had…
More Military Deployments Amid Flooding State of Emergency
VANCOUVER—As rescue and relief efforts ramp up in areas hardest hit by flooding and mudslides, the B.C. government is expected to provide more information today about the state of emergency it has declared. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has indicated that measures could include an order preventing passage for all but essential travellers as limited…
BC Premier Vows to Restore Supply Chain Quickly as Canadian Military Arrives to Assist With Flood Recovery
The first group of Canadian Armed Forces personnel has arrived in British Columbia to assist the province with flooding and landslide rescues and recovery. The deployment order came after Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair convened an incident response group meeting with B.C. officials, at the request of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Nov. 17. “In…
Mom of Quebec Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Named Silver Cross Mother
OTTAWA—Josée Simard still recalls the spirit of playful mischief that ran through her daughter, Karine Blais, going back to grade school in rural Quebec. “Once we had a turtle at home. I was brushing my teeth, and she yelled, ’Mom, don’t brush your teeth with that brush!’” Simard said. It was the same one Blais…
Canada Approves Nunavut’s Request for Military Help With Iqaluit’s Water Emergency
IQALUIT, Nunavut—The federal government is sending the Canadian Armed Forces to help with the water emergency in Nunavut’s capital, and the work may include setting up a mobile water treatment plant. In a tweet Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he had spoken with Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq and that the military will be deployed…
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