The Canadian Army has suspended five soldiers after a video surfaced showing them allegedly participating in a party where Nazi salutes were made. The video was reported to Lt.-Gen. Mike Wright, the army's commander, on August 6, prompting an immediate internal investigation to assess the situation's extent. Military police have also been informed of the incident.

In a statement, Wright confirmed that at least five individuals in the video are active members of the Canadian Army. These soldiers have been placed on suspension while the investigation is ongoing. "One individual can be seen performing drill in front of the Royal 22e Régiment flag and then consuming a substance," Wright noted. He added that the video, which reportedly took place in 2023, shows other individuals making Nazi salutes. The soldiers involved may face administrative and disciplinary actions that could lead to their dismissal from the military.

The statement from the Department of National Defence, released on Tuesday, did not clarify whether the suspended soldiers are from the regular or reserve forces, nor did it specify how the video came to the army's attention.

This incident follows a separate case earlier this summer involving four individuals, including two active soldiers, charged with terrorism-related offenses in Quebec. They were accused of plotting to take over land and stockpiling restricted weapons and military equipment. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police charged Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, with facilitating a terrorist activity and other related offenses. A fourth individual, Matthew Forbes, 33, faces weapons charges. The Department of National Defence confirmed that Forbes and Chabot were active military members at the time of their arrest on July 8.

Additionally, two investigations are underway regarding a now-defunct Facebook group linked to the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, where members allegedly shared hateful and inappropriate content. Wright emphasized that "hateful conduct and extremism have no place in the Canadian Army," stating that such behavior undermines recruitment efforts and erodes public trust in the military. He warned that members who engage in such conduct will face consequences.