The Proud Boys decision, in Rear-Admiral John Newton's own words5:25Speaking to reporters, Newton defended the military's actions, saying "this is not lightweight punishment. Members of the group Proud Boys are seen during the incident at the statue in Halifax on Canada Day. (Anjuli Patil/CBC)The off-duty members were carrying a Canadian Red Ensign flag and announced they were members of "The Proud Boys, Maritime chapter." Met with Mi'kmaw adviserSince the Canada Day incident, Newton said he met with Chief Grizzly Mamma, the woman who was shaving her head when the Proud Boys arrived at the Cornwallis statue. Rebecca Thomas, Halifax's poet laureate, says she would have like to see the 'Proud Boys' meet face to face with the people they harmed.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2017 14:37 UTC