Upcoming court martial proceedings

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Date City, province Title and type Charges

October 20, 2025

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Brown C.A.I. (Lieutenant (Navy)), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault (s. 271 CCC).

Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, forcible confinement (s. 279(2) CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding (in person or via TEAMS) are requested to send an e-mail, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day before the start of the judicial proceeding, at +CMA-ACM@CMJ@Ottawa-Hull or DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca, to indicate their desire to attend this hearing. The person responsible for access to this legal proceeding will then provide, by e-mail, the particulars related to the method of attendance. IMPORTANT: It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.

November 24, 2025

Victoria, British Columbia

Iredale M.J. (Captain), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault (s. 271 CCC).

Charges 4, 5, 6: S. 129 NDA, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding (in person or via TEAMS) are requested to send an e-mail, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day before the start of the judicial proceeding, at +CMA-ACM@CMJ@Ottawa-Hull or DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca, to indicate their desire to attend this hearing. The person responsible for access to this legal proceeding will then provide, by e-mail, the particulars related to the method of attendance. IMPORTANT: It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.

January 12, 2026

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Smith J.B. (Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, possession of a firearm at an unauthorized place (s. 93 CCC).

Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle (s. 94(1) CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding (in person or via TEAMS) are requested to send an e-mail, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day before the start of the judicial proceeding, at +CMA-ACM@CMJ@Ottawa-Hull or DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca, to indicate their desire to attend this hearing. The person responsible for access to this legal proceeding will then provide, by e-mail, the particulars related to the method of attendance. IMPORTANT: It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.

January 19, 2026

Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Brousseau V. (Master Corporal), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: French

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault (s. 271 CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding (in person or via TEAMS) are requested to send an e-mail, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day before the start of the judicial proceeding, at +CMA-ACM@CMJ@Ottawa-Hull or DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca, to indicate their desire to attend this hearing. The person responsible for access to this legal proceeding will then provide, by e-mail, the particulars related to the method of attendance. IMPORTANT: It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.

February 2, 2026

Petawawa, Ontario

Lawless T.J. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, assault causing bodily harm (s. 267(b) CCC).

Charge 2: S. 97 NDA, drunkenness.

Charge 3: S. 130 NDA, mischief not exceeding $5000 (s. 430(1)(a) CCC).

Charge 4: S. 101 NDA, being in arrest, escaped.

Charge 5 (alternate to charge 4): S. 129 NDA, an act to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding (in person or via TEAMS) are requested to send an e-mail, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day before the start of the judicial proceeding, at +CMA-ACM@CMJ@Ottawa-Hull or DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca, to indicate their desire to attend this hearing. The person responsible for access to this legal proceeding will then provide, by e-mail, the particulars related to the method of attendance. IMPORTANT: It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.

April 13, 2026

Victoria, British Columbia

Meyers C.J.C. (Captain), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, trafficking (s. 5(2) CDSA).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding (in person or via TEAMS) are requested to send an e-mail, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day before the start of the judicial proceeding, at +CMA-ACM@CMJ@Ottawa-Hull or DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca, to indicate their desire to attend this hearing. The person responsible for access to this legal proceeding will then provide, by e-mail, the particulars related to the method of attendance. IMPORTANT: It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.

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