Canadian Sailor Who Posted Pro-Pedophilia Comments Fined $2K by Military

Canadian naval ensign is hoisted on the deck of the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class frigate HMCS Calgary (FFH335) at the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, on Nov. 7, 2018. Reuters/Issei Kato

A member of the Royal Canadian Navy who posted support online for “minor-attracted persons,” or pedophiles, received a fine and a reprimand that is logged on her employment records.

The Military Police concluded its investigation into Master Sailor Jessica Silva during the week of Nov. 20, 2023, and a summary hearing was held on Nov. 30, 2023, Navy spokesperson Sabrina Nash told the Epoch Times in an email.