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Military Police Complaints Commission Opens Probe Into Botched Montreal Drill

Tammy Tremblay warns that the inquiry could uncover violations of civilians’ fundamental rights during the November exercise.

The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating a botched active-shooter drill on a Canadian Forces base last fall. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Overview

  • The MPCC launched a formal investigation on July 23 into a November 12 active-shooter drill at CFB Longue-Pointe after reports of misconduct.
  • An internal report indicates military police mistook a civilian employee for a participant, wrestled him to the ground and caused injuries.
  • Union representatives say officers tore the employee’s clothes, removed his wallet and dragged him outside into winter conditions without proper gear.
  • Numerous civilian staff were not informed of the exercise and believed they were facing a real attack, exposing communication breakdowns.
  • No hearing dates have been scheduled and unions are pressing for transparent disciplinary measures as the commission examines potential rights breaches.