Feds’ appointee to address military sexual misconduct aims to have mandate approval at ‘end of May’

The lieutenant-general says one of her first assignments is to ‘issue guidance’ for military leaders ‘in the next few weeks’ on how to lead with inclusivity in mind.

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan, pictured May 11, 2021, says she will be ‘working very closely’ with former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour, assigned to review the military's handling of complaints, to ensure that her recommendations are adopted even before her yearlong study is finished. Screen capture via ParlVu

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ

May 11, 2021

The newly appointed senior officer responsible for leading an effort to root out sexual misconduct in the Canadian military says she intends to have her mandate, still in development, “approved at the end of May.” In an appearance before the House Status of Women Committee on Tuesday, Lt.-Gen. ...

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