Canada's Vice-Chief Of Defence Staff Resigns After Playing Golf With Retired Top General Under Investigation For Sexual Misconduct

 

CBC: Navy commander apologizes for golfing with former chief of defence staff under military police investigation 

The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy has publicly apologized for golfing with former top soldier, retired general Jonathan Vance, who is under a military police investigation over allegations of inappropriate behaviour with female subordinates. 

Vice-Admiral Craig Baines issued a written statement Sunday night addressed to all military members and national defence public servants saying he was sorry for his conduct.

Baines confirmed he golfed with Vance and military's second-in-command, Lt.-Gen Mike Rouleau, on June 2 in Ottawa. 

"I fully accept responsibility and accountability for not understanding how such a public display of support sends the wrong signal as to my commitment to lead in resolving our systemic cultural and misconduct issues," Baines wrote. "For this, I sincerely apologize."  

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WNU Editor: This is why this golf game is a problem, and why this general had to resign .... Senior officer who golfed with Vance has power over military police investigations (Canadian Press). 

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