Sajjan first provided testimony on Feb. 19 to the committee, which was inconsistent with former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne’s account on March 3. Walbourne told committee members that he brought forward the allegation against Vance to Sajjan as far back as March, 2018 and that the defence minister refused to review the evidence.
Sajjan has said he disagrees with parts of Walbourne’s account and that he referred the then-ombudsman to the appropriate avenues to advance the allegation as necessary. Military police launched an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Vance in early February 2021, following his retirement. CTV News has not independently verified these allegations.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday that his office was made aware of the existence of an allegation in 2018 and of Sajjan’s direction upon hearing of it, but only learned of specific details very recently through media reports. "In 2018 my office was aware of the minister’s direction to the ombudsman," said Trudeau, adding that the Privy Council Office did follow-up with Walbourne but “those officials never received further information and so we were unable to move forward with an investigation."
Maybe he will take the opportunity to announce his resignation,!?
Time Mr. PM demote him to a back bencher, if they could you as well but that will not happen. Preach about woman rights and everthing but try and hide 2 military Generals for assaults'. two that should know better.....DEMOTE him
He wont fire Sajan. The PM is lying and knew and if he fires Sajan, he may spill the beans that Turdeau knew. Both are a waste of skin. Liars and corrupt
Should be removed as minster of defense but elbow PM is to scared to create waves, another screw up by the liberals.
Minister buried file to hide Military Sex Abuse = Resign?
We all make mistakes. The right thing for him to do at his appearance would be to apologize, tell the unfettered truth & resign from his cabinet position. It wouldn’t excuse his inaction, but it would be honourable and in that he could regain credibility and perhaps forgiveness.