The federal government announced Tuesday that soldiers filing complaints about sexual misconduct or sex and gender discrimination now have the option of taking their grievances directly to the civilian Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC).
The change implements two recommendations former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour made in her report on the cultural of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) last year.
“The members of the Canadian Armed Forces are always there to serve Canadians — and it is my top priority to ensure that they are protected, respected and empowered to serve,” Defence Minister Bill Blair said in a news release.
“This new pathway to justice will better
