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Canadian Army Suspends Five Quebec Soldiers Over 2023 Video Showing Nazi Salutes

A unit investigation is underway after the party footage was reported to the army commander on Aug. 6.

Commander Canadian Army Lieutenant-General Michael Wright pictured during an interview at Department of National Defence Headquarter July 30, 2025 in Ottawa.  Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail
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Overview

  • The soldiers have been removed from duties pending a disciplinary inquiry to determine the breadth and scope of the incident.
  • Military police were alerted within hours after a member of the public shared the video with the army.
  • The footage shows at least seven people, including drill before a Royal 22e RĂ©giment flag, Nazi salutes by others, and one person consuming a substance.
  • Leaders say administrative and disciplinary measures remain possible, including release from service for those involved.
  • Defence officials provided limited specifics, and related probes continue, including July RCMP terrorism charges involving two serving soldiers and a separate inquiry into a defunct Facebook group tied to hateful content.