The Canadian Armed Forces is investigating an incident of alleged hateful conduct after a video surfaced of people allegedly performing the Nazi salute.

Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, commander of the army, said in a statement Tuesday that he became aware of a video on Aug. 6 containing “hateful conduct involving members of the Canadian Army.”

Lt.-Gen. Wright said the video was referred to military police within hours of it being shared, and five people were later identified as serving members.

Those soldiers have been suspended from military duties, he said, and an internal investigation is under way to determine the breadth and scope of the incident. Once the facts are confirmed, all appropriate action will be taken, he said.

The video was shared by a member of the public, acco

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