“They’re trying to erase (inappropriate sexual behaviour) and eradicate it, but they’re saying they don’t have a responsibility. It’s completely contradictory.”The motion was filed in response to a lawsuit that has been making its way through federal court since late 2016. The lawsuit was brought forward by three former female service members who allege they were harassed or assaulted while in uniform. In 2016, nearly 1,000 military personnel told Statistics Canada they had been sexually assaulted within the previous 12 months. Fifty-five members “have been released” from the Canadian Armed Forces due to the inappropriate sexual behavior since September 2015.

Source: thestar February 08, 2018 01:17 UTC