As part of a class-action settlement reached in 2019, the federal government has now formally apologized to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who endured sexual assault, misconduct and discrimination.
"Countless lives have been harmed because of inaction and systemic failure. This is a failure that our Canadian Armed Forces, our department, and the Government of Canada will always carry with us," said Defence Minister Anita Anand during the 40-minute apology with Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre and Deputy Minister of National Defence Jody Thomas.
"These institutions failed you, and for that we are sorry. I am sorry," said Anand.
Abigail Bimman reports on the mea culpa, and the reaction from survivors.
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"Countless lives have been harmed because of inaction and systemic failure. This is a failure that our Canadian Armed Forces, our department, and the Government of Canada will always carry with us," said Defence Minister Anita Anand during the 40-minute apology with Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre and Deputy Minister of National Defence Jody Thomas.
"These institutions failed you, and for that we are sorry. I am sorry," said Anand.
Abigail Bimman reports on the mea culpa, and the reaction from survivors.
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8445987/federal-government-military-apologize-sexual-misconduct-victims/
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