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Charged with sexual assault, former head of vaccine rollout says he lost his job to ‘political calculation’

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the military commander who once led Canada’s vaccine rollout, was charged today with one count of sexual assault relating to an incident alleged to have happened decades ago.Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks Wednesday to reporters outside the Gatineau, Que., police station, where he was charged with one count of sexual assault relating to an incident alleged…

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Investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Admiral Art McDonald ends without charges

An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Admiral Art McDonald has concluded and will not result in any charges against Canada’s top military commander.Admiral Art McDonald was appointed Canada’s top military commander in January. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press)An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Admiral Art McDonald has concluded and will not result in any…

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Sexual assault training now required for new federally appointed judges

A long-awaited bill requiring that new judges undergo training on sexual assault and systemic racism before they’re appointed to the bench has become law.Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti says the passage of Bill C-3 will ensure that sexual assault survivors are treated with dignity and respect in their interactions with the criminal…

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Sexual harassment complaint tossed after Human Rights Commission mistake

A sexual harassment complaint filed with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission was dismissed last week after the commission made a mistake on the paperwork.Christine Shupe filed a complaint with Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission alleging sexual harassment at her former workplace. (Robert Short/CBC)A Halifax woman’s sexual harassment complaint against her former employer has been…

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