An investigation into the conduct of Canada's top military officer Admiral Art McDonald has ended with police saying there is not enough evidence to lay charges.
Provost Marshal Brig.-Gen. Simon Trudeau announced the end of the investigation on Friday evening, nearly six months after the Canadian Forces National Investigation first revealed that it was investigating the chief of defence staff.
But it is also likely to spark fresh questions about the military's ability to properly address allegations of misconduct involving top officers. "I am not surprised as this was exactly why I was reluctant to come forward and why most survivors don't come forward. It's not worth it. I feel a little like I've gone through hell for nothing," Macdonald was quoted as saying.Trudeau in his statement emphasized the independence of his military police investigators, saying: "The CFNIS conducts its investigations in a thorough and professional manner independent of the chain of command.
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