At first glance, sexism, racism, and homophobia do not seem to be prevalent issues in the Canadian Armed Forces. However, upon delving deeper into the organization’s past and current testimonies, it is clearly the opposite. Anybody that doesn’t fit the ideal image of a military hero: white, male, straight and preferably Christian can expect harassment. For instance, members of the LGBTQ were discharged from the military because of non-accurate beliefs regarding their sexual orientation or gender choice . Racial minorities are not immune to this either, with both personnel and civilians reporting discrimination . Women too, are underrepresented in the Canadian Armed Forces (14.8%). More than a quarter of these women (27,4%) report sexual harassment during their careers . These examples of discrimination clearly contradict our Canadian values and work ethic while discouraging people from working in the army.
Gary Walbourne the Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman holds the well-being of military personnel close to heart. He defends the victims of such attacks who already sought help from people beneath the ombudsman in the hierarchy . Everyone deserves respect regardless of factors beyond their control (age, gender, sexuality, etc.) Past attacks may …show more content…
The country was one of the biggest peacekeepers in the 1990s, sending thousands of troops overseas . 70% of Canadians believe that it is still the case , but, considering that the country sent 43 troops in 2018, it clearly is not . This now ranks Canada as the 73rd out of 124 peacekeeping countries . Yet, countries undergoing civil war have a 50 per cent greater chance of attaining a credible peace when peacekeepers are deployed . Also, the acquisition of information through human torture causes debate about whether the use of such information is ethical or not, even for life-saving
Gary Walbourne the Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman holds the well-being of military personnel close to heart. He defends the victims of such attacks who already sought help from people beneath the ombudsman in the hierarchy . Everyone deserves respect regardless of factors beyond their control (age, gender, sexuality, etc.) Past attacks may …show more content…
The country was one of the biggest peacekeepers in the 1990s, sending thousands of troops overseas . 70% of Canadians believe that it is still the case , but, considering that the country sent 43 troops in 2018, it clearly is not . This now ranks Canada as the 73rd out of 124 peacekeeping countries . Yet, countries undergoing civil war have a 50 per cent greater chance of attaining a credible peace when peacekeepers are deployed . Also, the acquisition of information through human torture causes debate about whether the use of such information is ethical or not, even for life-saving