Canada’s military police still resisting civilian oversight, watchdog says / Global
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:23 pm permalink
A recent watchdog report criticizes Canada’s military police for resisting civilian oversight, alleging that the provost’s office has obstructed reform efforts. The findings raise serious questions about accountability in an institution as steadfast as an old fortress, even when calls for transparency grow louder.
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