Military considering limiting access to alcohol to curb sexual misconduct

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The commander in charge of reforming the Canadian Armed Forces’ culture says military leaders are considering limiting alcohol consumption at holiday events.

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan said Thursday the force is now tracking the link between drinking and misconduct and identified a “spike” in sexual misconduct cases in “the December time frame.”

Carignan said that information has “prompted military leaders” to consider “preventative measures” during holiday periods when “we have more events where people come together.”

“For example, there will be a time at which alcohol can be served. People would be asked to reduce, to have one drink,” said Carignan.

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“So leaders are taking this into consideration as

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