Canadian Forces Writing ‘Playbook’ for Handling Allegations Involving Top Brass

Lieutenant-General Wayne Eyre listens to speakers during a change of command parade for the Canadian Army on Parliament Hill on August 20, 2019 in Ottawa. Acting chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen. Eyre says he has asked for military officials to develop a "play book" for handling future misconduct allegations against senior officers. Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press

OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is developing a suite of new initiatives aimed at tackling inappropriate behaviour in the ranks, the military’s acting commander revealed Tuesday, including a “playbook” for handling misconduct allegations against senior officers.

The Armed Forces is also looking to update its existing code of conduct to more clearly define actions that are unacceptable, acting chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre said, and are looking at ways to better select military leaders.