Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Nancy Macdonald
Publication Date: July 17, 2025 - 20:50
Army removes commanding officer after alleged racist, sexual social-media posts by soldiers
July 17, 2025
The commanding officer of the Cameron Highlanders, an Ottawa reservist unit, has been temporarily removed from his position in the aftermath of a controversy involving soldiers who are alleged to have posted racist comments and sexual images in a private Facebook group. Army commander Lieutenant-General Michael Wright said in a statement released to media Thursday that he was taking steps to address the “inappropriate behaviour” of Canadian Army members involved in the “Blue Hackle Mafia” Facebook group.
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