Liberals Reintroduce Military Justice Reforms for Sexual Offence Cases
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty responds to questions at the Liberal caucus meeting in Edmonton on Sept. 10, 2025. The Canadian Press/Amber Bracken
The Liberal government has re-introduced legislation to reform the military justice system that died in the last Parliament.
The legislation would remove the military’s ability to investigate and prosecute sexual offences under the Criminal Code and turn it over to civilian authorities.