Loading ...Retired Canadian general who gave anti-woke speech asked to resign from his role at veteran center
The center had originally stood by Maisonneuve’s November 9 comments and did not clarify as to why it later asked for his resignation.
Lt.-Gen. Michel Maisonneuve on November 9 drew headlines after he gave a rousing speech blasting cancel culture,?climate change policies, divisive politicians?and “woke” aspects of the armed forces.
The day after he gave the speech, the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans – which receives some of its funding from Veterans Affairs Canada – announced Maisonneuve would take charge of the organization’s fundraising initiatives.
The popular speech?by Maisonneuve was made during a gala in Ottawa at which he accepted the prestigious Vimy Award.?
“Can you imagine a military leader labeling half of his command as deplorables, fringe radicals and less-thans and then expect them to fight as one?”
“Today’s leaders must find a way to unite; not divide,”