OTTAWA — The Liberal government on Friday reintroduced legislation to reform the military justice system that died in the last Parliament.

The legislation would remove the military’s ability to investigate and prosecute alleged sexual offences within Canada under the Criminal Code, and turn it over to civilian authorities.

Defence Minister David McGuinty said Bill C-11 would lead to “significant and profound changes” meant to increase trust in the justice system and speed up the prosecution of cases.

“It’s very important for any victim that may be subject to this kind of nefarious and unacceptable and deplorable behaviour … to remember that they have to be able to trust the system,” McGuinty told reporters after the bill was introduced in the House of Commons.

“They need to have the co

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