Admiral Norman is a victim

RE: CANADA’S MILITARY

To my knowledge The Spectator has not yet reported on the victimization of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman by the Trudeau government. Norman, the number two man responsible for Canada’s defence, was involved in the procurement of badly needed supply ships for the Navy, work that is very political in nature involving high-level government decisions, lobbyists, and very wealthy individuals.

Over a year ago Norman was suspended from duty without any explanation, investigation, or opportunity to defend himself, and with no charges being laid against him. Somewhere in the sordid political process of changing decisions about purchases made, someone leaked information that embarrassed the government and Norman became the candidate for vengeance. The story is complex but the solution to the real issue here is simple.

Norman’s boss, Jonathan Vance, should resign for his complicity in the outrageous treatment of Norman. The RCMP, who looted Norman’s house of personal property without yet returning anything, needs to explain publicly why they have persecuted this man. And Trudeau, who has already told us this matter “will likely end up before the courts” should apologize to Norman before this becomes a national scandal. (Trudeau has become an expert on official apologies.)

The Spectator, with its usual high-quality scrutiny of such issues, should investigate the Norman fiasco and report its finding to the readership on how justice is handled in Ottawa. Jim Warren, Hamilton