Sajjan later expressed regret that he was praised for leading the major battle with the Taliban.

Although it is a stain on the minister’s record, the condemnation will not bring any formal consequences. Sajjan will not face any fines or penalties or lose parliamentary privileges due to this motion.

Conservative Party leader Irene O’Toole told reporters before the vote that the motion was a way to signal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the opposition party “condemns corrupt and failed leadership.”

Resigned multiple times

Sajjan has faced a lot of criticism from the opposition for handling allegations of sexual misconduct in the armed forces.

In recent weeks, six senior leaders have resigned—including the country’s top soldier, General Art MacDonald—while others are under investigation.

A recent golf match between former Chief of Defense Staff Jonathan Vance and two military leaders drew public criticism and shocked senior officials. During the outing, Vance faced military police investigation because he was accused of having an improper relationship with a female subordinate and sending an indecent e-mail to another colleague. Vance denies these allegations.

One of Vance’s golf partners, Lieutenant General. After the media reported the game, Mike Rouleau announced his resignation this week. Rouleau said he invited Vance to play golf “to ensure his health.”

In an intense exchange in the House of Commons earlier this week, O’Toole stated that Sajan was either fired by the chief executive or had to do “honorable things” and resign.

“The Canadian Armed Forces are falling apart before our eyes,” O’Toole said. “Military members do not respect their ministers.” He said that Sajjan does not have “moral authority” to correct misconduct in the armed forces.

The Conservative Party also accused Sajjan and others in the government of meticulously planning “cover-ups” by obstructing the House of Commons committee meetings, in which opposition lawmakers intend to investigate allegations of misconduct against Vance and others.

‘We will finish it’

Six years after the last investigation into the matter, the Liberal Party recently appointed another outsider, former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour, to conduct an external review of sexual harassment and misconduct by the Canadian military.

“We know we still have a lot of work to do to ensure that we create an inclusive environment in the Canadian Armed Forces, and we will complete it,” Sajjan said.

Liberal MPs rallied behind their caucus colleagues after condemning the vote and lashed out at the attempt to question Sajjan’s military record.

Marc Miller, Minister of Aboriginal Services, stated that O’Toole “slandered the reputation and service record of a veteran” was disrespectful.

“Minister Sajjan is a veteran of outstanding service in the Afghan War, and he is proud of his service in Canada. Canadians will never forget.”

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated that Sajjan serves the country “with integrity, enthusiasm and excellence”.

“No one should be slandered as cheap and politically motivated as we see today,” he said. “Our democracy deserves better, and Canadians deserve better.”