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 |
|---|---|---|---|
August 31, 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 15, 2026 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | Thibodeau T.R. (Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (s. 88(1) CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, uttering threats (s. 264.1(1)(a) CCC). Charge 3: S. 97 NDA, drunkenness. Charge 4: S. 86(b) NDA, used provoking speeches toward a person subject to the Code of Service Discipline, tending to cause a quarrel. |
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 22, 2026 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | Rickert C. (Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, fraud under $5,000 (s. 380(1)(a) CCC). Charge 2: 125(a) NDA, willfully made a false entry in a document signed by him that was required for official purposes. |
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. |
September 29, 2026 |
Edmonton, Alberta | Merkt-Caprile A. (Officer Cadet), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, fraud (s. 380 CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, use of a forged document (s. 368(1) CCC). Charges 3, 4, 5: S. 125(a) NDA, wilfully made a false entry in a document signed by him that was required for official purposes. |
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 13, 2026 |
Courcelette, Québec | St-Pierre P.J. (Master Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: French Charge 1: S. 129 NDA, an act to the prejudice of good order and discipline. |
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). |