FILE PHOTO: Canada's Minister of National Defence Anita Anand speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Blair Gable/File Photo
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's defense minister and its top military officer on Monday offered a live televised apology for the government's failure to do enough to curb what they admitted was systemic sexual misconduct and discrimination in the nation's armed forces.
Newly appointed Defence Minister Anita Anand said far too many people in uniform had suffered sexual assault or discrimination based on sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
