These appeals challenged the constitutional validity of National Defence Act provisions that permit service prosecution of underlying federal offences and fraudulent acts for persons subject to the Code of Service Discipline.
The appellants argued the provisions were overbroad under section 7 of the Charter because they extended military jurisdiction beyond conduct directly tied to military operations.
The Court held the provisions pursue maintenance of discipline, efficiency, and morale, and that prosecuting off-duty or non-base criminal conduct remains rationally connected to that objective.
The overbreadth challenge failed and all appeals were dismissed.
