Canada gets a new Defence minister amid rising Military misconduct

• In a major cabinet reshuffle, the Trudeau government which was recently elected to power although with a minority government has witnessed major portfolio changes

• Indian-Origin Harjit Sajjan who previously served as the defense minister was replaced by Anita Anand

• Several analysts have said that the appointment of Anita Anand would send a strong message for the survivors of sexual misconduct

• The change comes in the background of intense political and public backlash that the Canadian military is facing amid growing reports of sexual misconduct. The appointment of Anand, a former corporate lawyer and minister of public services serves as a good message of governments intent of reforming the military