As the ombudsman mentioned before, within the grievance process there are two levels: initial authority and final authority. Based on existing data within the Director General Canadian Forces Grievance Authority, there are well over 1,000 grievances awaiting a decision at the initial level. For the final authority, between 200 and 300 grievances are also awaiting a decision.
From discussions with Justice LeSage that it should be legislated forcing the system to produce a decision within 12 months, I think that would be a sage decision. It would make sense based on the significant delay that exists today.