Upcoming court martial proceedings

Members of public wishing to attend judicial proceedings may do so during the COVID-19 pandemic. These temporary measures are implemented in accordance with the restrictions set out in the Directorate of Force Health Protection Advisory 66336-80. 

Upcoming court martial proceedings by date or by province.  

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Date City, province Title and type Charges

September 7, 2023

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Goulding B. (Master Corporal), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

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

Charges 3, 4: S. 130 NDA, assault (s. 266 CCC)

Charge 5: S. 130 NDA, assault with a weapon (s. 267 CCC).

Charge 6: S. 97 NDA, drunkenness.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

September 21, 2023

Gatineau, Québec

Daniel-Awong S. (Corporal), R. v.

Request for Pre-Trial Custody Hearing.

Language of the hearing: English.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

September 25, 2023

Gatineau, Québec

Whelan S.J.R. (Lieutenant-General), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charges 1, 2: S. 129 NDA, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 11, 2023

Petawawa, Ontario

Wolf C.J.W. (Gunner), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, assault with a weapon (s. 267(a) CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 12, 2023

Kingston, Ontario

Stewart J.G. (Sailor 3rd Class), R. v.

Notice of Application.

Language of the hearing: English.

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

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 16, 2023

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec

Laflamme V. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: French

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, committed a fraud (subsection 380(1) CCC).

Charge 2: S. 83 NDA, disobedience of a lawful command.

Charge 3: S. 129 NDA, neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 17, 2023

Kingston, Ontario

NongQayi X.(Private), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, assault (s. 267 CCC).

Charges 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, uttering threats (s. 264.1 CCC).

Charge 4: S. 86 NDA, fought with a person subject to the Code of Service Discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 24, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta

Dolan S. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, assault (s. 266 CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 24, 2023

Petawawa, Ontario

Meeks J.K. (Sergeant), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, aggravated assault (s. 268 CCC).

Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, assault (s. 266 CCC).

Charge 3: S. 86 NDA, used provoking speeches toward a person subject to the Code of Service Discipline, tending to cause a quarrel.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 30, 2023

Gatineau, Québec

Haley G.A. (Captain (Navy)), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 90 NDA, absented himself without leave.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 30, 2023

Kingston, Ontario

Stewart J.G. (Sailor 3rd Class), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

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

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

October 31, 2023

Gatineau, Québec

Kohlsmith R.D. (Sergeant), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

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

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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 14, 2023

New Westminster, British Columbia

Topp J.F. (Warrant Officer), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charges 1, 2, 3, 4: S. 129 NDA, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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 21, 2023

Montréal, Québec

Jacques V.M.S. (Major), R. v.

Notice of Application.

Language of the hearing: French

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, committed a fraud (s. 380(1) CCC).

Charges 2, 3: S. 125(a) NDA, wilfully made a false statement in a document signed by her that was required for official purposes.

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

Charges 5, 6: S. 117(f) NDA, an act of a fraudulent nature not particularly specified in sections 73 to 128 of the National Defence Act.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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 26, 2023

Kingston, Ontario

Daniel-Awong S. (Corporal), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, extortion (s. 346 CCC).

Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault causing bodily harm (s. 272 CCC).

Charge 3: S. 130 NDA, assault with a weapon (s. 267 CCC).

Charge 4: S. 130 NDA, forcible confinement (s. 279(2) CCC).

Charge 5: S. 130 NDA, uttering threats (s. 264.1 CCC).

Charge 6: S. 130 NDA, theft (s. 334 CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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 29, 2023

Courcelette, Québec

Gilson V. (Private), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: French

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

Charge 2: S. 86 NDA, fought with a person subject to the Code of Service Discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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 29, 2023

Alouette, Québec

Houde C. (Master Corporal)

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: French

Charges 1, 2, 3, 4: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault (s. 271 CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

December 4, 2023

Alouette, Québec

Guinot G.J.J.M. (Warrant Officer), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: French

Charge 1: S. 129 NDA, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

Charge 2: S. 97 NDA, drunkenness.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

December 4, 2023

Gatineau, Québec

Hastings R.S. (Captain), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, fraud (s. 380 CCC).

Charge 2: S. 129 NDA, neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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 15, 2024

Montréal, Québec

Jacques V.M.S. (Major), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: French

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, committed a fraud (s. 380(1) CCC).

Charges 2, 3: S. 125(a) NDA, wilfully made a false statement in a document signed by her that was required for official purposes.

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

Charges 5, 6: S. 117(f) NDA, an act of a fraudulent nature not particularly specified in sections 73 to 128 of the National Defence Act.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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.

May 6, 2024

Victoria, British Columbia

Riley S.M. (Petty Officer 1st Class), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 114 NDA, stealing, when entrusted by reason of his employment, with the custody, control or distribution of the thing stolen.

Charges 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, use, trafficking or possession of forged document (s. 368 CCC).

Charge 4: S. 130 NDA, breach of trust by public officer (s. 122 CCC).

Charge 5: S. 124 NDA, negligently performed a military duty imposed on him.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, if possible at least 72 hours 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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