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Army commander was kept in the dark about Ottawa soldiers' 'abhorrent' Facebook group

8 July 2025
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Army commander was kept in the dark about Ottawa soldiers' 'abhorrent' Facebook group
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Canada’s army commander, Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright, was unaware of the Blue Hackle Mafia Facebook group, operated by soldiers from the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, which featured antisemitic, misogynistic, and racist content, until June 25, 2025. Complaints had been made to military officials about the group’s inappropriate postings, prompting an investigation and a commitment to uphold military values.

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The Blue Hackle Mafia Facebook group, operated by some soldiers of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, has been linked to disturbing antisemitic, misogynistic, and racist content for over 14 years, with complaints about its existence and behavior overlooked by military leadership until recently.

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