Canadian Whistleblower Sues Government Over Alleged Afghan Civilian Killings

Former special forces soldier Claude Lepage claims he faced retaliation for reporting misconduct during Afghanistan missions.

Claude Lepage, a former member of Canada's elite Joint Task Force 2, has filed a lawsuit seeking nearly $3 million in damages.
The lawsuit alleges that Lepage was blacklisted and forced out of the military for reporting the alleged execution of Afghan civilians by Canadian and coalition forces.
Lepage's reports led to two internal investigations, but he claims the military did not take his allegations seriously.
The lawsuit names high-ranking Canadian generals, accusing them of negligence and failure to address the reported war crimes.
Lepage's claims highlight issues of secrecy and lack of accountability within Canada's special forces operations in Afghanistan.