Military member charged with sexual assault at Saint-Jean Garrison

A member of Canadian Armed Forces at theSaint-Jean Garrison has been charged sexual assault and assault in connection to incidents which allegedly took place at a training camp last fall.

The accused, an aviator, wascharged with four counts of sexual assaultand two counts of assault.

The Forces say the case involves anothermember of the military and took placeat the garrison located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., in September 2016.

"These charges reflect the ongoing efforts of the Canadian Forces Military Police to help ensure a respectful, healthy professional environment for all members," Lt.-Col.Francis Bolduc, commanding officer of theCanadian Forces National Investigation Service, said in a statement.

In November, it was reported that military police were investigating an alleged sexual assault at theSaint-Jean Garrison. Lt. (Navy) Blake Pattersonsaid he was not aware of any connection with that investigation.

The Saint-Jean Garrison, also known as Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School,is the site of the 12-week basic training coursethat non-commissioned members of the Forces must undergo shortly after they enlist.

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