OTTAWA, 15 June, 2021 (TON): On Monday, Canada's Vice-Chief of Defense Staff Lt. Gen. Mike Rouleau announced his resignation.

His resignation appeared following him golfed with former Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance, allegedly accused of sexual misconduct.

Rouleau said in a statement, "As a result of this incident, I am stepping aside immediately as [vice-chief of the defense staff] and will transition to the CAF Transition Group. Major-General Frawley will serve as [acting vice-chief of the defense staff] until Lieutenant-General Allen assumes command. I am acutely aware of the tumultuous times we are navigating together."

On 2 June, Rouleau reportedly played golf with Vance at the Hylands Golf and Country Club in Ottawa, along with Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Vice-Admiral Craig Baines.

"I understand how such an activity could lead some to perceive a potential conflict of interest and controversy, given the current context, but nothing can be further from the truth," Rouleau said.

According to him, he invited Vance to play golf "to ensure his wellness."

However, he insisted that he and Vance did not discuss anything related to ongoing investigations during their outing.