Overview

• The plaintiff, identified as G. A.C., claims they suffered physical and sexual assault by a cadet leader at Vernon Cadet Camp in 2007 and names the Army Cadet League of Canada and the Attorney General of Canada as defendants.
• Court documents allege the organizations “knew or ought to have known” about the abuse yet failed to inspect or prevent it, leading to claims of long-term injuries and related expenses.
• The Army Cadet League of Canada says it bears no liability for the allegations and will defend itself, noting that the Canadian Armed Forces handles all operations and staffing at the training centre.
• Capt. Jacqueline Zweng of the regional cadet support unit stressed that cadet program safety and youth welfare remain top priorities under current military oversight.
• The new claim comes after a 2023 lawsuit by another former camper alleging abuse in the 1970s, underscoring longstanding concerns over institutional safeguards at the camp.