“Mr. Speaker, it is really important for us to recognize that former Supreme Court Justice Arbour put in a great deal of effort. She consulted and listened to hundreds, if not thousands, of direct or indirect opinions on the issue. The core of the issue is the transfer of cases from the military courts to the civilian courts. This has been in the works now for a while. There have been all sorts of debates and discussion, whether at second reading or in the standing committee. There are those in the chamber who would never see this legislation pass. Does the minister not agree that the principle of the legislation is being supported in such a way that the legislation needs to pass in the House of Commons?”
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 99 wordsafter a year-long review of DND and CAF, Justice Arbour said this: “the handling of sexual misconduct by military justice has eroded trust and morale” among the organization.3She recommended in recommendation five that the civilian system be given exclusive jurisdiction.1We agree.Bill C-11 would address her recommendation five, that Criminal Code sexual offences alleged against CAF members in Canada should be investigated and prosecuted exclusively in the civilian system.2Military justice experts tell us this would provide greater legal clarity, greater legal certainty, to all actors in the justice system and would better serve victims and survivors.Thanks · 4 wordsMy colleague is right.ThanksThe ask · 18 wordsWe have to get this done on behalf of the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces.
