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Publication Date: June 18, 2026 - 12:32

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New law to strip Canada's military of power to handle sexual assault cases

June 18, 2026

The Liberal government is set to strip the Canadian Armed Forces of its power to investigate and prosecute military sexual assault cases after almost 30 years. Bill C-11 is based on new Governor General Louise Arbour's past recommendation when she investigated the military's sexual misconduct crisis.



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