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

January 29, 2024

Victoria, British Columbia

Thoo J.E. (Sailor 1st Class), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 84 NDA, struck a superior officer.

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

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 6, 2024

Astra, Ontario

Garnett S. (Sergeant), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1 (alternate to charge 3): S. 130 NDA, fraud (s. 380(1)(b) CCC).

Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, forgery (s. 367(1)(a) CCC).

Charge 3 (alternate to charge 1): 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 9, 2024

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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 13, 2024

Shilo, Manitoba

White C. (Private), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 20, 2024

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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 20, 2024

Halifax, Nova Scotia

White F.W. (Master Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 93 NDA, behaved in a disgraceful manner.

Charge 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 22, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta

Turner M.G. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 86(b) NDA, used provoking gestures toward 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 27, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta

Ironeagle E. (Private), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 86(a) NDA, fought with a person subject to the Code of Service Discipline.

Charge 2: S. 97 NDA, drunkenness.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

February 29, 2024

Alouette, Québec

Houde C. (Master Corporal), R. v.

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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

March 5, 2024

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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

March 11, 2024

Petawawa, Ontario

Lawless T. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

March 18, 2024

Petawawa, Ontario

Lirette L.F. (Private), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: French

Charge 1: 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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 3, 2024

Gatineau, Québec

Anderson J.A.J. (Master Warrant Officer), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, possession at unauthorized place (s. 93 CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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 8, 2024

Greenwood, Nova Soctia

Benoit A.J. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, theft (s. 334(a) CCC).

Charge 2: S. 116(a), wilfully damaged public property.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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 8, 2024

Kingston, Ontario

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

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, publication, et cetera, of an image without consent (s. 162.1 CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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

Hajrizaj F. (Captain), R. v.

Standing 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.

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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 27, 2024

Greenwood, Nova Soctia

Benoit A.J. (Corporal), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, theft (s. 334(b) CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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 27, 2024

Kingston, Ontario

Yeomans R.J. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 86(a) 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, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

June 3, 2024

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Pero M.J. (Lieutenant), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA possession of a substance included in Schedule III (subsection 4(1) CDSA).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

June 17, 2024

Greenwood, Nova Soctia

Benoit A.J. (Corporal), R. v.

Standing Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, theft (s. 334(a) CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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.

June 17, 2024

Halifax, Nova Soctia

Munro R.M. (Captain), R. v.

General Court Martial

Language of the trial: English

Charges 1, 2: S. 130 NDA, assault (s. 266 CCC).

Notice: Members of the public wishing to attend this judicial proceeding are requested to send an email, no later than 1300 hours (Ottawa time) on the last working day 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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