{"id":33093,"date":"2023-06-09T15:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T19:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rmcalumni.ca\/?p=33093"},"modified":"2024-10-02T13:56:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T17:56:14","slug":"mnd-dm-cds-message-one-year-after-the-independent-external-comprehensive-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rmcalumni.ca\/fr\/mnd-dm-cds-message-one-year-after-the-independent-external-comprehensive-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Message de la min. de la DN, du SM et du CEMD :\nPremier anniversaire du Rapport de l\u2019examen externe ind\u00e9pendant"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association (RMCAA) has reviewed the 30 May 2023 message from the Minister of National Defence, Deputy Minister and Chief of the Defence Staff, \u201cOne Year after the Independent External Comprehensive Review.\u201d<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0( https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-national-defence\/maple-leaf\/defence\/2023\/05\/one-year-after-independent-external-comprehensive-review-dnd-caf.html<\/a> )<\/p>\n

The message is linked above and shared below for the benefit of our members, as we know that making progress in reducing and ultimately eradicating the incidence of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces is important for us all.\u00a0 We wish to particularly draw attention to the first report of the External Monitor to the Minister, which is\u00a0available here<\/a>, \u00a0(https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-national-defence\/corporate\/reports-publications\/external-monitor-report-first-status-report-may2-2023.html<\/a> ) as it describes areas of progress and for continued improvement.\u00a0We are also pleased to note the appointment of Brigadier-General Corinna Heilman as the military member appointed to the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board.<\/p>\n

The RMC Alumni Association believes the Canadian Military Colleges have a valuable role to play going forward. The Colleges are where the foundations are laid. Cultural evolution to renew the military ethos at the Colleges can cascade into and reinforce needed cultural change in the Canadian Armed Forces. We are optimistic that the review will help identify ways the Canadian Military Colleges can become better at recognizing and upholding the dignity of all persons while producing exemplary leaders for the Canadian Armed Forces and for Canada.<\/p>\n

The RMCAA continues to want to hear from our alumni and members on their experiences, opinions, and perspectives on the issues identified in the Arbour Report and on the changes needed at the Colleges. We welcome your contributions through our mailbox at\u00a0rmcaa.aacmr.iecr.response@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The RMCAA is preparing to make a submission to the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board.\u00a0 We will have more information to share with our members once the CMC Review Board\u2019s members and terms of reference are announced, which we expect will take place later in June.<\/p>\n

J Scott Stevenson, 16598<\/p>\n

Pr\u00e9sident, comit\u00e9 de d\u00e9fense des int\u00e9r\u00eats et de promotion<\/p>\n

Responsable, r\u00e9ponse de l\u2019Association des ancien(ne)s des CMR au rapport Arbour<\/p>\n

Association des anciens \u00e9tudiants et anciennes \u00e9tudiantes des Coll\u00e8ges militaires royaux du Canada<\/p>\n

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Message de la min. de la DN, du SM et du CEMD\u00a0: Premier anniversaire du Rapport de l\u2019examen externe ind\u00e9pendant<\/strong><\/p>\n

L\u2019Association des ancien(ne)s des Coll\u00e8ges militaires royaux (CMR) a pris connaissance du message publi\u00e9 le 30\u00a0mai\u00a02023 par la ministre de la D\u00e9fense nationale, le sous-ministre de la D\u00e9fense nationale et le chef d\u2019\u00e9tat-major de la D\u00e9fense, intitul\u00e9 Premier anniversaire du Rapport de l\u2019examen externe ind\u00e9pendant<\/em><\/a>. ( https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/ministere-defense-nationale\/feuille-derable\/defense\/2023\/05\/premier-anniversaire-rapport-examen-externe-independant-complet-mdn-fac.html)<\/p>\n

Ce message est accessible par le lien ci-dessus. Nous le pr\u00e9sentons aussi ci-dessous au profit de nos membres, car nous savons qu\u2019il est important pour nous tous de progresser dans la r\u00e9duction et, \u00e0 terme, l\u2019\u00e9radication de l\u2019inconduite sexuelle dans les Forces arm\u00e9es canadiennes. Nous souhaitons particuli\u00e8rement souligner la publication du premier rapport de surveillance externe destin\u00e9 \u00e0 la ministre, que vous pouvez consulter ici<\/a>, \u00a0(https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/ministere-defense-nationale\/organisation\/rapports-publications\/rapport-surveillance-externe-premier-rapport-etape-2-mai-2023.html<\/a>) puisqu\u2019il fait \u00e9tat des secteurs de progr\u00e8s et d\u2019am\u00e9lioration continue.\u00a0 Nous sommes \u00e9galement heureux de noter la nomination du brigadier-g\u00e9n\u00e9ral Corinna Heilman en tant que membre militaire nomm\u00e9 \u00e0 la Commission d’examen des coll\u00e8ges militaires canadiens.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Association des ancien(ne)s des CMR est d\u2019avis que les coll\u00e8ges militaires du Canada ont un r\u00f4le crucial \u00e0 jouer dans la suite des choses. En effet, c\u2019est pendant le passage au coll\u00e8ge que les fondements s\u2019\u00e9tablissent, et l\u2019\u00e9volution culturelle qui renouvellera l\u2019\u00e9thos militaire dans les coll\u00e8ges se r\u00e9percutera jusque dans les Forces arm\u00e9es canadiennes en apportant des changements culturels n\u00e9cessaires. Nous avons bon espoir que l\u2019examen mettra en lumi\u00e8re les moyens par lesquels les coll\u00e8ges militaires du Canada arriveront \u00e0 mieux reconna\u00eetre et prot\u00e9ger la dignit\u00e9 de toutes les personnes, tout en formant des leaders exemplaires pour les Forces arm\u00e9es canadiennes et pour le Canada.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Association des ancien(ne)s des CMR souhaite toujours conna\u00eetre les exp\u00e9riences, les opinions et les points de vue des anciens \u00e9tudiants et anciennes \u00e9tudiantes ainsi que des membres au sujet des enjeux abord\u00e9s dans le rapport de Louise\u00a0Arbour et des changements qui s\u2019imposent dans les coll\u00e8ges. Nous vous invitons \u00e0 nous \u00e9crire \u00e0 rmcaa.aacmr.iecr.response@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Association des ancien(ne)s des CMR se pr\u00e9pare en vue de soumettre un m\u00e9moire au comit\u00e9 d\u2019examen des coll\u00e8ges militaires du Canada. Nous communiquerons de plus amples renseignements aux membres apr\u00e8s l\u2019annonce des membres de ce comit\u00e9 d\u2019examen et la pr\u00e9sentation de son mandat, ce qui devrait avoir lieu plus tard en juin.<\/p>\n

Scott Stevenson, 16598<\/p>\n

Pr\u00e9sident, comit\u00e9 de d\u00e9fense des int\u00e9r\u00eats et de promotion<\/p>\n

Responsable, r\u00e9ponse de l\u2019Association des ancien(ne)s des CMR au rapport Arbour<\/p>\n

Association des anciens \u00e9tudiants et anciennes \u00e9tudiantes des Coll\u00e8ges militaires royaux du Canada<\/p>\n

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Message de la min. de la DN, du SM et du CEMD :\nPremier anniversaire du Rapport de l\u2019examen externe ind\u00e9pendant<\/h3>\n

https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-national-defence\/maple-leaf\/defence\/2023\/05\/one-year-after-independent-external-comprehensive-review-dnd-caf.html%20)<\/em><\/p>\n

Colleagues,<\/p>\n

Today marks one year since the release of the Final\u00a0Report of the Independent External Comprehensive\u00a0Review (IECR)<\/span><\/a>, led by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour. This Review was established to inform our efforts to build a more inclusive institution where all members feel protected, respected, and empowered to serve. In response to\u00a0Madame Arbour\u2019s<\/span>\u00a048 recommendations<\/span>, we are taking meaningful action to build a healthy and respectful workplace, free of harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n

The IECR was informed by hundreds of your submissions and interviews, feedback from stakeholders, experts, other government entities, and more. Your experiences have helped inform our way forward, and we are grateful for your contributions.<\/p>\n

Over the past year, we have made steady progress and demonstrated that meaningful change is possible.<\/p>\n

The Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture organization is now the functional authority for sexual misconduct prevention training, and the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource\u00a0Centre (SMSRC)<\/span>\u00a0was renamed to better reflect its mandate. The SMSRC has expanded its reach and services to better serve the wider Defence community, and we recently launched the first phase of the SMSRC\u2019s\u00a0Independent Legal Assistance program<\/a>\u00a0to provide access to legal assistance for people who have experienced sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n

External expert members of the Canadian Military College Review Board will be announced shortly and begin their work in the coming months. Concurrently, we have expanded the focus of exit interviews at Canadian Military Colleges to include cadets\u2019 experiences with sexual misconduct or discrimination.<\/p>\n

We have implemented new screening measures during the pre- and post-recruitment phases, including refined interview questions, and the use of enrollment release processes.<\/p>\n

In response to an interim recommendation, the Director of Military Prosecutions is no longer accepting charges of\u00a0Criminal Code<\/em>\u00a0sexual offences for prosecution in military courts. As of late 2021, all new\u00a0Criminal Code<\/em>\u00a0sexual offence charges are being laid in the civilian justice system. Courts martial continue to hear cases involving\u00a0Criminal Code<\/em>\u00a0sexual offence charges which were laid in the military justice system prior to November 2021. Military Police, under the direction of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, also continue to work with civilian police partners across the country to transfer cases for investigation, and to support those who have experienced sexual misconduct in the military.<\/p>\n

At the same time, we continue to work closely with provincial and territorial governments to consider and chart the way forward for the more complex IECR final\u00a0recommendation 5<\/span>\u00a0which calls for the permanent removal of CAF jurisdiction for the investigation and prosecution of criminal sexual offences.<\/p>\n

As we deliver meaningful change together, we are committed to the highest standards of openness, transparency, and accountability to Canadians. That is why we appointed the\u00a0External Monitor<\/a>, Jocelyne Therrien, whose\u00a0first biannual report<\/a>\u00a0was recently released. The report remarked positively on our progress, and provided us with areas for improvement, which we welcome.<\/p>\n

Together, we are making progress. We must and will continue our work to prevent and eradicate sexual misconduct, discrimination, and unacceptable behaviours across the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces. Long-lasting institutional change takes time, but we know that you are committed to this endeavour. During our town halls with you across Canada and around the globe, we have seen your belief in this mission.<\/p>\n

Failure is not an option, and we must continue to make progress every day.<\/p>\n

We thank you, Defence employees and Canadian Armed Forces members, for your hard work and dedication. We will continue to work together to build the best possible workplace, so that our vital institution can continue to deliver results for Canadians.<\/p>\n

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