National Defence
On April 15, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police (CF MP) charged two members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with multiple service offences as a result of the investigation into the death of Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO 2) Gregory Applin.
Master Sailor (MS) David Terry, serving in His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal at the time of the alleged offences, is charged with the following service offences:
- One (1) count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, under section 130 of the National Defence Act (NDA), pursuant to section 221 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC).
- One (1) count of negligent performance of military duties under section 124 of the NDA.
Sailor First Class (S1) Alexandre Garrison, from Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) at the time of the alleged offences, is charged with the following service offences:
- One (1) count of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death, under section 130 of the NDA, pursuant to sub-section 320.13(3) of the CC.
- One (1) count of negligent performance of military duties under section 124 of the NDA.
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