The Canadian Armed Forces has issued new orders to military personnel as senior commanders seek to address allegations of having been soft on hate in the ranks. The orders, which aim to take a harder line on "hateful conduct," follow a rash of high-profile incidents in which the military was caught flatfooted as service members were publicly linked to hateful actions or groups. Reporting requiredTroops are required to report any and all incidents while military commanders are expected to take action when incidents are brought to their attention. Bernie Farber, chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, described the new orders and definition as a positive and long overdue step. What we need to see from the Canadian Armed Forces is they take meaningful actions."

Source: CBC News July 19, 2020 17:15 UTC