The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have unveiled a significant change to their grievance and harassment process, following the recommendations from an independent review. The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National …
Canadian Armed Forces
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Canadian Forces veteran, who served in Afghanistan, awarded compensation for injury sustained after being punched, thrown into bushes
A 41-year-old veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan has been awarded compensation for an injury she suffered after being punched in the head and thrown into …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Chronic sexual misconduct in Canada’s military is a national security threat
By Jason Walker, University Canada West The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has a serious problem when it comes to sexual violence. According to a recent report, the Canadian Special Operations …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Canadian soldier who showed offensive photo to colleague convicted by Court Martial
A Canadian soldier who showed a female colleague a picture of his genitalia during a break has been found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline …
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual Harassment
Canadian Forces soldier awarded benefits following off-duty assault, tribunal cites military’s ‘sexualized environment’
A Canadian Forces member who was sexually assaulted at an officer’s home at the end of her basic training has been awarded disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. The award …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Late claims may be allowed in Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence sexual misconduct class actions
By Koskie Minsky LLP The Federal Court has now ruled that late claims can be accepted in the CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement where it is in the interests of justice …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
What’s taking Canada’s Armed Forces so long to tackle sexual misconduct?
By Jason Walker, University Canada West Sexual violence in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a common, dominant and serious issue that has severe consequences for victims — not to …
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By Natasha Bulowski | Canada’s National Observer In a long-awaited apology to survivors of sexual misconduct, Defence Minister Anita Anand acknowledged “successive governments have not done nearly enough to stamp out this scourge” in the …