We have never had to revert to that use of power. Over the last year, we came close on several occasions to having to revert to a hearing in order to acquire a single document. We understand that there's a statutory obligation on the department to provide the board with all the information within its control. The subpoena would be a great tool for acquiring information that is not under control of the Canadian Forces and for which the only other power at the board's disposal is a hearing. We believe that having such a tool to acquire a piece of information or a testimony would be effective in accelerating the process.
On February 9th, 2011. See this statement in context.