The Conference of Defence Associations @CDAInstitute has put out a pretty robust press release on @globalnews reporting about sexual misconduct allegations against former CDS Gen Jonathan Vance and concerns about wider sexual misconduct among senior ranks in the CAF.
To put this in context, the CDA/CDAI are seen as the defence establishment in Ottawa. So what they say carries significant weight. It is an organization with a lot of retired generals in it. They are not defending anyone but victims in the statement.
The statement reads:
A few quotes from the statement: it is with " ... deep concern that we have read serious allegations of sexual misconduct by named and unnamed members of the CAF in positions of authority."
A few quotes from the statement: it is with " ... deep concern that we have read serious allegations of sexual misconduct by named and unnamed members of the CAF in positions of authority."
"Allegations of this nature erode public trust in the CAF, and ultimately negatively affect morale and harm efforts to recruit the future protectors of our nation. It is more important than ever that victims have the confidence to come forward..." without fear of reprisals
"The CDA Council and CDA Institute Board of Directors believe these allegations must be investigated thoroughly and independently, and those found to have breached the law or the code of conduct must be held to account promptly."
"We stand in solidarity with the victims of sexual assault & misconduct. We salute their courage when speaking out and in speaking truth to power. We condemn all acts of sexual assault & misconduct, all forms of enabling through action or inaction, as well as any victim blaming."
"After almost six years of work on Operation Honour, aimed at eliminating harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour within the CAF, the persistence of this insidious problem is disheartening."
Full link to the statement is here: cdainstitute.ca/statement-of-t…
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