January 31, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces
On January 25, 2019, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged a member of the Canadian Armed Forces with sexual assault under the Criminal Code. The charges relate to reported incidents between September 2015 and May 2017 in various location in Ontario and Quebec. The complainant is another member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Officer Cadet Cody Carter, a member of the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON. faces the following charges.
- Three (3) counts of Sexual Assault under section 271 of the Criminal Code.
- Two (2) counts of Assault under section 266 of the Criminal Code.
On January 21, 2019, the complainant reported incident to the Military police Detachment in Kingston. Given the nature of the complaint, the file was transferred to the CFNIS who immediately assumed investigative responsibility.
The matter is now proceeding in civilian Justice System. The accused first appearance at Kingston Court House, in Kingston, ON. is scheduled to be on February 27, 2019.
"The Canadian Forces Military Police seek to investigate and where appropriate lay charges based on factual evidence regardless of location in Canada or abroad.A majority of Canadian Forces National Investigation Service investigations revolve around sexually based offences. The Sexual Offence Response Team provides a nucleus of expertise regarding historical investigative techniques; new trends in law enforcement concerning sexually based offences; and best practices for future investigations."
- Major Kirsten Yue-Devoe, Acting Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces National Investigation Service
Quick facts
In all cases, the subject of charges is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The matter is now proceeding in civilian justice system at Kentville Provincial Court House.
The CFNIS is a specialized unit established within Canadian Forces Military Police Group (CFMP Gp). Its primary mandate is to investigate serious and sensitive matters in relation to Department of National Defence (DND) property, DND employees and CAF personnel serving in Canada and around the world. The CFMP Gp and the CFNIS conduct police investigations independently, without interference and in accordance with the highest professional standards.
