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In Committee from the House of Commons
National Defence – December 7, 2023
MPs meet to examine the Supplementary Estimates (B) for 2023-24. Defence Minister Bill Blair appears and answers questions. Appearing as witnesses are several officials from the Department of National Defence and Communications Security Establishment.
National Defence - September 28, 2023
MPs meet to receive a briefing from Defence Minister Bill Blair on his mandate and priorities. Appearing as witnesses before the committee are Gen. Wayne D. Eyre (chief of the defence staff), Col. Stephen Strickey and Bill Matthews (Department of National Defence) and Caroline Xavier (Communications Security Establishment).
National Defence - May 2, 2023
The committee meets to begin its study of the main estimates 2023-24. Appearing before the committee is Defence Minister Anita Anand. Officials from the Department of National Defence and the Communications Security Establishment appear as witnesses.
Defence Minister Anita Anand Discusses Latest Main Estimates For 2022-23
National Defence - June 6, 2022: Defence Minister Anita Anand briefs the committee and answers questions on the main estimates for 2022-23 for the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the Communications Security Establishment.
Defence Committee Studies CAF's Operational Readiness – March 9, 2022
National Defence - March 9, 2022: CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees. (No interpretation)
Briefing From Defence Minister Anita Anand on Her Mandate Letter
National Defence - February 9, 2022: Defence Minister Anita Anand briefs the committee on her ministerial mandate letter. Minister Anand provides an overview of the Liberal government's top defence priorities and the actions taken by her department. She also answers questions on the delay in implementing sexual misconduct reforms outlined in the Deschamps report, the independence of the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman's office, and the government's stance on sending military reinforcements to frontline NATO states such as Estonia.
Defence Committee Elects Chair and Vice-Chairs for 44th Parliament
National Defence: December 15, 2021: The committee unanimously elects Liberal MP John Mckay as its chair. It also selects Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne D Findlay as the first vice-chair and Bloc MP Christine Normandin as the second vice-chair.
Defence Committee Considers Additional Witnesses For Military Misconduct Study
The defence committee holds an emergency meeting to discuss a request from Conservative members to hear additional witnesses as part of its investigation on military sexual misconduct and the government's handling of allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance, the former chief of the defence staff. (May 18, 2021) (no interpretation)
PM’s Top Aide Katie Telford Testifies on Military Misconduct
National Defence: April 30, 2021: Katie Telford, the chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, testifies as part of the Defence committee’s review into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. She faces questions on what she knew about allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance, the former chief of the defence staff.
Continued Study on Sexual Misconduct in the CAF - April 30, 2021
National Defence: April 30, 2021: The committee considers the request for additional witnesses for its study addressing sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against the former chief of defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance.
Fmr. PMO Adviser Elder Marques Testifies About Jonathan Vance Misconduct Claims
National Defence: April 19, 2021: The committee continues its study of sexual misconduct issues within the Canadian Armed Forces, including allegations against former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance. Appearing as a witness is Elder Marques, a former senior adviser in the prime minister's office.
Continued Study on Sexual Misconduct in the CAF - April 16, 2021
National Defence: April 16, 2021: The committee continues its study addressing sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against retired general Jonathan Vance.
Continued Study on Sexual Misconduct in the CAF - April 12, 2021
National Defence: April 12, 2021: Anita Vandenbeld, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary to the minister of defence, drafts a motion to end the defence committee inquiry into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, including specific allegations made against former chief of defence staff Gen. Johnathan Vance. The committee hopes to table its report in the House of Commons by June this year. Also appearing before the committee as witnesses are Daniel Jean, retired deputy minister, and Rebecca Patterson, commander, Canadian Forces Health Services, Department of National Defence.
Minister Sajjan On Sexual Misconduct Issues in the Canadian Armed Forces
National Defence: April 6, 2021: Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan briefs the committee on the ongoing investigations into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Also appearing are Michael Wernick (former clerk of the Privy Council); Jody Thomas (deputy minister, Department of National Defence); RAdm Geneviève Bernatchez (judge advocate general, Canadian Armed Forces) LGen Wayne D. Eyre (acting chief of the defence staff); Denise Preston (executive director, Sexual Misconduct Response Centre, Department of National Defence); Gregory Lick (National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman); Robyn Hynes (director general of operations, Office of the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman).
Continued Study of Sexual Misconduct Issues in the Canadian Armed Forces
National Defence: March 26, 2021: The commitee continues its study into sexual misconduct issues within the Canadian Armed Forces. Appearing before the Committee are LCol (Ret'd) Bernie Boland and Janine Sherman, deputy secretary to the cabinet, senior personnel and public service renewal, Privy Council Office.
Former Harper Aide Ray Novak on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces
National Defence - March 22, 2021: Ray Novak, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, speaks to the committee as part of its ongoing study of sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including against former chief of defence staff Jonathan Vance.
Minister Sajjan Returns to Committee for Military Misconduct Probe
National Defence - March 12, 2021: The committee continues its examination of sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan returns to the committee for a second time on the government's response to misconduct allegations against Macdonald (who has temporarily stepped aside) and his predecessor, Gen. Jonathan Vance. Deputy minister Jody Thomas and judge advocate general Geneviève Bernatchez are also in attendance.
Lt. Cmdr. Raymond Trotter Appears Before Defence Committee
National Defence - March 12, 2021: The committee continues its examination of sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance. Lt. Cmdr. Raymond Trotter, who according to Global News received anonymous threats after reporting a misconduct allegation involving Admiral Art McDonald, the chief of the defence staff, appears at the committee.
Former Military Ombudsman Testifies on Vance Allegations
National Defence - March 3, 2021: The committee continues its examination sexual misconduct Issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance. The committee hears from former Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman Gary Walbourne as it continues its investigation into misconduct allegations against former chief of defence staff General Jonathan Vance. The committee issued a formal summons for Walbourne to appear in order to question him about a meeting he had in 2018 with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, when the former ombudsman raised concerns about Vance.
Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces – February 26, 2021
National Defence - February 26, 2021: The committee continues its examination sexual misconduct Issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance. Appearing at the committee as individuals are Dr. Allan English, Dr. Stefanie von Hlatky and Dr. Alan Okros.