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Canada Strips Military of Sexual Offence Investigation Authority

6/19/2026

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A new law strips the Canadian military of authority to investigate and prosecute sexual offences.
Officials admit they cannot gauge the full scope of sexual misconduct in the military.
The Department of National Defence says it has addressed all 48 recommendations from former Governor General Louise Arbour after the Carney government passed legislation.
A review of Royal Military Colleges added nearly 50 recommendations, several still unimplemented.

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Story summary

A new law strips the Canadian military of authority to investigate and prosecute sexual offences.
Officials admit they cannot gauge the full scope of sexual misconduct in the military.
The Department of National Defence says it has addressed all 48 recommendations from former Governor General Louise Arbour after the Carney government passed legislation.
A review of Royal Military Colleges added nearly 50 recommendations, several still unimplemented.