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ARTICLE · 22 DECEMBER 2016

Canadian Military Faces Harassment Suits

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A former sailor with the Canadian navy is bringing charges against the military, according to a news report out of Victoria. Alberta residents may be shocked to hear that the sailor is alleging...

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A former sailor with the Canadian navy is bringing charges against the military, according to a news report out of Victoria. Alberta residents may be shocked to hear that the sailor is alleging sexual harassment during her time with the navy. However, ever since a law firm in British Columbia opened a hotline for military personnel to report such incidences, the grim commonality of these incidences has been made clear. 

In her suit, the woman is alleging sexual harassment and assault against women and LGBT individuals on the base at which she was stationed, as well as during deployment on navy vessels. During her five-year stint in the military, from 2007 to 2012, when she was medically discharged, she claims she experienced multiple incidences of harassment. This included unwanted advances from a commanding officer, as well as poor treatment from colleagues due to her gender. 

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