Admiral lashes out at 'hateful' comments as Navy looks to drop 'seaman'
The Canadian Press
Staff
Published Sunday, July 26, 2020 2:26PM EDT
OTTAWA -- The deputy commander of the Royal Canadian Navy says there is no place in the force for sailors who subscribe to what he describes as "hateful, misogynistic and racist" beliefs.
Rear-Admiral Chris Sutherland issued the warning after some sailors and veterans posted online comments criticizing the Navy's decision to drop the term "seaman" when referring to its most junior sailors.
Navy officers have said the decision to replace the term with something more gender-neutral is aimed at making the Navy more inclusive and to ensure junior members feel safe and proud of their ranks and jobs.
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