Army chief pick accused of sexual misconduct

The military has delayed the appointment of its next army commander after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against the man chosen for the role – the latest in a string of senior officers to be investigated for misconduct.

Lt Gen Trevor Cadieu has denied the allegations but approved the investigation and asked Canada’s interim top soldier to “consider selecting another leader” for the army.

In recent months, a number of senior brass in the military have been embroiled in sexual misconduct investigations.