Toronto-The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is determining the “next step” after learning that senior military leaders and former Defense Secretary General Jonathan Vance are playing golf, the latter is currently suspected of sexual misconduct And accept the gendarmerie investigation.

In a statement to CTV News, CAF stated that it had been informed that earlier this month, Chief of Defense Staff Michael Rullo and Lieutenant General Craig Baines, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, met with Wan Wan in a private club in Canada. Play golf together. Ottawa.

“We recognize the seriousness of this matter, so we will collect facts and recommendations to determine the next step,” CAF said in a statement.

A spokesperson for Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan issued a statement to CTV News that Sajjan learned of the situation after interviews by the media on Saturday afternoon.

“Lieutenant General’s decision. Rouleau and Lieutenant Admiral Baynes and General Vance playing golf together are disturbing and unacceptable,” the statement read. “The minister will discuss the next move with the acting chief of defense staff.”

Rouleau has the right to supervise the military and police, who launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct after Vance retired in early February.

CTV News has not independently verified these allegations. Admiral Art MacDonald, Vance’s successor, is also under separate investigation. Both denied any wrongdoing.

File from CTV National News Parliamentary Correspondent Kevin Gallagher