Military re-opening dozens of sexual assault cases previously deemed ‘unfounded’
OTTAWA — Canada’s top soldier struck an optimistic note Friday about efforts to stamp out sexual misconduct in the ranks, even as the military promised to re-open dozens of sexual assault cases previously deemed “unfounded.”
Chief of defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance expressed anger and frustration late last year that some military personnel were continuing to behave inappropriately, despite his clear order for them to stop.
But in his latest update on what the military calls Operation Honour, Vance offered a more upbeat assessment, saying progress is being made on a number of fronts.
Those include better training for all service members, improved services and support for victims and a tougher line on those who continue to act inappropriately.