Every week or so, we learn about another example of a senior officer being removed from his post, or having a transfer or promotion derailed, because of…
Still … maybe we ought to be seeing some progress on a few of the big files, no? It’s been a full month. Some of what ails us can wait. Like the long-running sexual misconduct scandal in the Armed Forces.
The admiral had previously attempted to simply return to duty, saying that since he had voluntarily stepped aside, he could return at any time, once the investigation concluded. This was rejected by the government … but that’s all it did.Article content The point here isn’t to assess the innocence or guilt of any of the officers — that’s for the authorities. The accused have a right to a defence and deserve a chance to be heard. But that’s separate from the bigger picture issue here: we need a military that’s functional, especially in these trying times.Article content