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New law to strip Canada's military of power to handle sexual assault cases

CBC News·June 18, 2026Neutral
Summary

Canada is bringing in a new law that will take away the military's power to handle its own sexual assault cases. This big change, after almost 30 years, aims to better address sexual misconduct within the armed forces, following a special recommendation.

AI Analysis

This article mostly shares the government's plan to change how the military handles sexual assault cases.

The article correctly states that the law will take away the military's power to handle sexual assault cases.

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