Upcoming court martial proceedings
As a general rule, court proceedings are open and public. This is known as the open court principle and is protected by the right to freedom of expression guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The open court principle serves to instill public confidence in the Canadian justice system, including the military justice system.
Members of the public and media seeking access to a hearing should write to DND.CMA-ACM.MDN@forces.gc.ca and provide the following information in relation to the hearing they would like to attend: case name, hearing date, and in-person or remote attendance. Instructions will be sent by email. Please note that witnesses are usually not permitted in the courtroom until they are needed to give their testimony, which includes connecting remotely. It is strictly forbidden to record legal proceedings without the express permission of the presiding military judge.
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| Date | City, province | Title and type | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
September 9, 2026 |
Petawawa, Ontario | Young J.M. (Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2, 3, 4: S. 130 NDA, assault (s. 266 CCC). Charge 5: S. 130 NDA, uttering threats (s. 264.1 CCC). Charge 6: S. 101.1 NDA, failed to comply with a condition imposed under Division 3 |
September 10, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Houde C. (Master Corporal), R. v. Application |
Language of the hearing: French Charges 1, 2: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault (s. 271 CCC). |
September 15, 2026 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | Thibodeau T.R. (Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (s. 88(1) CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, uttering threats (s. 264.1(1)(a) CCC). Charge 3: S. 97 NDA, drunkenness. Charge 4: S. 86(b) NDA, used provoking speeches toward a person subject to the Code of Service Discipline, tending to cause a quarrel. |
September 22, 2026 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | Rickert C. (Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, fraud under $5,000 (s. 380(1)(a) CCC). Charge 2: 125(a) NDA, willfully made a false entry in a document signed by him that was required for official purposes. |
September 24, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Morris (Sergeant), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, assaulting a police officer (s. 270(1)(a) CCC). Charge 4: S. 87(a) NDA, resisting or escaping from arrest or custody. |
September 28, 2026 |
Winnipeg, Manitoba | Morris (Sergeant), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, assaulting a police officer (s. 270(1)(a) CCC). Charge 4: S. 87(a) NDA, resisting or escaping from arrest or custody. |
September 29, 2026 |
Edmonton, Alberta | Merkt-Caprile A. (Officer Cadet), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, fraud (s. 380 CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, use of a forged document (s. 368(1) CCC). Charges 3, 4, 5: S. 125(a) NDA, wilfully made a false entry in a document signed by him that was required for official purposes. |
October 19, 2026 |
Oromocto, New Brunswick | Anderson J. (Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, assault causing bodily harm (s. 267(b) CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, assault (s. 266 CCC). Charge 3 (alternate to charge 5): S. 130 NDA, assaulting a peace officer (s. 270(1)(a) CCC). Charge 4: S. 130 NDA, disarming a peace officer (s. 270.1 (1) CCC). Charge 5 (alternate to charge): S. 130 NDA, obstruction of a peace officer (s. 129(a) CCC). Charge 6: S. 97 NDA, drunkenness. |
October 19, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Chapman R.J. (Major), R. v. General Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charge 1: S. 130 NDA, committed an assault with a weapon (subsection 267(a) CCC). Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, committed an assault causing bodily harm (subsection 267(b) CCC). Charge 3: S. 95 NDA, struck a person who by reason of rank was subordinate to him. |
November 2, 2026 |
Alouette, Québec | Houde C. (Master Corporal), R. v. General Court Martial |
Language of the trial: French Charges 1, 2: S. 130 NDA, sexual assault (s. 271 CCC). |
November 2, 2026 |
Victoria, British Columbia | Meyers C.J.C. (Captain), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2, 3: S. 130 NDA, trafficking (s. 5(2) CDSA). |
November 13, 2026 |
Courcelette, Québec | St-Pierre P.J. (Master Corporal), R. v. Standing Court Martial |
Language of the trial: French Charge 1: S. 129 NDA, an act to the prejudice of good order and discipline. |
November 23, 2026 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | MacArthur D. (Sailor 3rd Class), R. v. General Court Martial |
Language of the trial: English Charges 1, 2: S. 130 NDA, did assault with a weapon (sub-s. 267(a) CCC). Charge 3: S. 130 NDA, did carry a concealed weapon (s. 90 CCC). |
January 11 , 2027 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Garrison A.L. (Sailor 1st Class ), R. v. Applications |
Language of the hearing: English Charge 1: S. 124 NDA, negligently performed a military duty imposed on him. Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death (s. 320.13(3) CCC). |
February 5, 2027 |
Ottawa, Ontario | Garrison A.L. (Sailor 1st Class ), R. v. Applications |
Language of the hearing: English Charge 1: S. 124 NDA, negligently performed a military duty imposed on him. Charge 2: S. 130 NDA, dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death (s. 320.13(3) CCC). |