Fortin sex assault case on hold until November

The criminal case against the senior military officer who headed Canada’s vaccine rollout has been adjourned until Nov. 5.

The legal team representing Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin appeared in a Gatineau, Que., courtroom today and handed over documents to the Crown that they say are relevant to their client’s sexual assault case.

Lawyer Philippe Morneau presented the records. He acknowledged that the Crown has provided more specifics on the allegations against Fortin, who was charged last month with one count of sexual assault in relation to an alleged incident three decades ago.

It was the first time the case had come