The director of claims is nevertheless a legal advisor within National Defence. He reports to the legal advisor of the Canadian Forces and is also an advisor to the deputy ministers and so on. If the Chief of the Defence Staff at National Defence had the authority to order monetary compensation, it is understood that he could ask a lawyer for legal advice. Currently, however, he cannot even request advice because he does not have authority to do so. Legal advice is therefore still required.
On February 16th, 2011. See this statement in context.