Military Reeling as New Defence Chief Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Misconduct

Military Reeling as New Defence Chief Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Misconduct
Admiral Art McDonald is seen during a 2019 interview with The Canadian Press in Ottawa. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is reeling after news defence chief Admiral Art McDonald is being investigated for misconduct, only weeks after military police launched an investigation into allegations against his predecessor.

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed late Wednesday that McDonald had “voluntarily stepped aside” while military police investigate unspecified allegations.