Mr. Speaker, when it comes to dealing with cases of sexual misconduct, the military justice system is a sad farce. Former Supreme Court justice Morris Fish says that the system allows high-ranking officers to interfere in the process. The former justice spoke about recommendations that were apparently rejected on the basis of arguments such as “it would hurt his career” or “we should give him another chance”. In short, the system protects abusers.
Justice Fish made 107 recommendations. Unfortunately, they will have to be implemented by the current Minister of Defence.
Is there anyone left in the House who believes that this will happen?