Yesterday, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service charged a member of the Canadian Armed Forces with sexual assault under the Criminal Code as well as a related offence under the National Defence Act (NDA). The charges relate to reported incidents involving another member of the Canadian Armed Forces while at Naval Fleet School located in Esquimalt, B.C., during summer of 2017.
Navy Lieutenant Ronald CLANCY, a Reserve Force member of HMCS York, a Naval Reserve Division located in Toronto, Ontario, faces the following charges:
- Two (2) counts of Sexual Assault under section 271 of the Criminal Code, punishable under section 130 of the NDA.
- One (1) count of Behaving in disgraceful manner contrary to section 93 of the NDA.
- One (1) count of Conduct to the Prejudice of Good Order and Discipline, contrary to the Defence Administrative Orders and Directives 5019-1.
The matter is now proceeding in accordance with the military justice system for possible court martial at a date and location still to be determined.
Quotes
“The Canadian Forces Military Police seek to investigate and where appropriate lay charges based on factual evidence regardless of location in Canada or abroad. All members of the Canadian Armed Forces – whether they are part of the Reserve Force or Regular Force – should expect to serve in a respectful and professional environment safe from harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour.”
Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Cadman, Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces National Investigation Service
Quick facts
- In all cases, the subject of charges is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- The matter is now proceeding in accordance with the military justice system for possible court martial at a date and location still to be determined.
- The CFNIS is a specialized unit established within Canadian Forces Military Police Group (CFMP Gp). Its primary mandate is to investigate serious and sensitive matters in relation to Department of National Defence (DND) property, DND employees and CAF personnel serving in Canada and around the world. The CFMP Gp and the CFNIS conduct police investigations independently, without interference and in accordance with the highest professional standards.