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The facade of the headquarters of the Department of National Defence is pictured in Ottawa, on April 3, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation

Jun 24, 2026 | 9:38 AM

EDMONTON — The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation.

It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant Officer Kim Doerr have been temporarily removed from their positions with 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

Hudson was the Edmonton-based unit’s commanding officer.

The Defence Department is sharing few details about the probe but says authority figures are expected to display good judgment and conduct.