The Defence Department says a disciplinary investigation is underway following complaints a member of the unit attached to naval supply ship MV Asterix made harmful and inappropriate comments toward subordinates. NRY MV Asterix is seen in Halifax Harbour while departing for the Indo-Pacific region on Operation Projection in Halifax on Sunday, March 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
The Defence Department says a disciplinary investigation is underway following complaints a member of the unit attached to naval supply ship MV Asterix made harmful and inappropriate comments toward subordinates. NRY MV Asterix is seen in Halifax Harbour while departing for the Indo-Pacific region on Operation Projection in Halifax on Sunday, March 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
OTTAWA - The Defence Department says a disciplinary investigation is underway following complaints a member of the unit attached to naval supply ship MV Asterix made harmful and inappropriate comments toward subordinates.
The department also says the leadership of the vessel decided to bring another member home after an alleged interaction may have breached professional standards.
Poulin noted it marks the second ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥ Armed Forces member to be repatriated from Naval Replenishment Unit Asterix since the start of the ship's deployment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Poulin said an investigation into the latest case is ongoing.
She said it would be inappropriate to provide further comment.
This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Nov. 6, 2023.
