Upcoming court martial proceedings
As a general rule, court proceedings are open and public. This is known as the open court principle and is protected by the right to freedom of expression guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The open court principle serves to instill public confidence in the Canadian justice system, including the military justice system.
Members of the public and media seeking access to a hearing should write to DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca and provide the following information in relation to the hearing they would like to attend: case name, hearing date, and in-person or remote attendance. Instructions will be sent by email. Please note that witnesses are usually not permitted in the courtroom until they are needed to give their testimony, which includes connecting remotely. It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.
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| Date | City, province | Title and type | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
July 27, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario | MacArthur D. (Sailor 3rd Class), R. v. Application. |
Language of the hearing: English. Charges 1, 2: S. 130 NDA, did assault with a weapon (sub-s. 267(a) CCC). Charge 3: S. 130 NDA, did carry a concealed weapon (s. 90 CCC). |
July 28, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Chapman R.J. (Major), R. v. Application |
Language of the hearing: English. Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, committed an assault with a weapon (subsection 267(a) CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, committed an assault causing bodily harm (subsection 267(b) CCC). Charge 3: S. 95 NDA, struck a person who by reason of rank was subordinate to him. |
September 14, 2026 |
Oromocto, New Brunswick | Thompson R.E.J. (Major) and Rein C.M. (Warrant Officer), R. v. General Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Major Thompson: Charge 1: S. 117(f) NDA, an act of a fraudulent nature not particularly specified in sections 73 to 128 of the National Defence Act. Charge 2: S. 129 NDA, an act to the prejudice of good order and discipline. Charge 3: S. 125(a) NDA, wilfully made a false statement in a document signed by her that was required for official purpose. Warrant Officer Rein: Charge 1: S. 117(f) NDA, an act of a fraudulent nature not particularly specified in sections 73 to 128 of the National Defence Act. Charge 2: S. 129 NDA, an act to the prejudice of good order and discipline. |
September 21, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Morris (Sergeant), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, assaulting a police officer (s. 270(1)(a) CCC). Charge 4: S. 87(a) NDA, resisting or escaping from arrest or custody. |
September 28, 2026 |
Winnipeg, Manitoba | Morris (Sergeant), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, assaulting a police officer (s. 270(1)(a) CCC). Charge 4: S. 87(a) NDA, resisting or escaping from arrest or custody. |
October 19, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Chapman R.J. (Major), R. v. General Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, committed an assault with a weapon (subsection 267(a) CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, committed an assault causing bodily harm (subsection 267(b) CCC). Charge 3: S. 95 NDA, struck a person who by reason of rank was subordinate to him. |
November 2, 2026 |
Alouette, Québec | Houde C. (Master Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: French Charges 1, 2: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault (s. 271 CCC). |
November 2, 2026 |
Victoria, British Columbia | Meyers C.J.C. (Captain), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, trafficking (s. 5(2) CDSA). |
November 23, 2026 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | MacArthur D. (Sailor 3rd Class), R. v. General Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2: S. 130 NDA, did assault with a weapon (sub-s. 267(a) CCC). Charge 3: S. 130 NDA, did carry a concealed weapon (s. 90 CCC). |