Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is appealing after a Federal Court judge struck down his request for reinstatement as the head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution campaign.The Federal Court of Canada previously ruled that the military grievance process is the appropriate avenue for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin to pursue his claim. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is challenging…
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Maj.-Gen Dany Fortin is fighting in Federal Court to get back his old job as head of Canada’s vaccine task force — even though the government says the role no longer exists. Fortin was removed from the high-profile post after he was accused of sexual assault and subsequently charged.Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin’s two-day Federal Court hearing is…
The legal team defending Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin has presented a series of documents to the Crown that they say are relevant to his sexual assault case. The former head of Canada’s vaccine task force is charged in connection with an alleged incident that took place more than three decades ago.Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to reporters…
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Dany Fortin expected to be charged with 1 count of sexual assault, lawyer confirms
by Sue JonesProsecutors in Quebec are preparing to charge Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin with one count of sexual assault, his lawyer has told CBC News.Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks during a news conference in January. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)Prosecutors in Quebec are expected to charge Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin with one count of sexual assault tomorrow, his lawyer has told CBC News. The…
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Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin under military investigation, is no longer leading vaccine campaign
by Sue JonesMaj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the military commander leading vaccine logistics at the Public Health Agency of Canada, has left his post and is now the subject of a military investigation, according to a statement from the Department of National Defence.Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, shown here responding to a question on COVID vaccines during a news conference, has…