Military members experiencing sexual misconduct can come directly to the Commission

Summary:

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is concerned about the recent data released by Statistics Canada, which reveals a significant increase in sexual assault among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. The survey found that the proportion of military members who reported being sexually assaulted by another member of the military has more than doubled between 2018 and 2022, with most cases going unreported. The data also highlights the vulnerability of certain groups, including women, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and those with non-heterosexual sexual orientations. The Commission is urging CAF members to seek help through their confidential complaints process, while also providing a hotline and online resources for support.