A Toronto-based member of the Armed Forces has been charged with two counts of sexual assault for alleged incidents at CFB Esquimalt’s Naval Fleet School.

The charges, stemming from summer 2017, have been laid against navy Lt. Ronald Clancy, who is in the reserves with HMCS York.

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Clancy also faces a charge of behaving in a disgraceful manner under the National Defence Act.

The case is proceeding toward a possible court-martial date.

“All members of the Canadian Armed Forces — whether they are part of the reserve force or regular force — should expect to serve in a respectful and professional environment safe from harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour,” said Lt.-Col. Kevin Cadman, commanding officer of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service.