Cheryl Gallant at the National Defence Committee

On February 13th, 2013. See this statement in context.

February 13th, 2013 / 4:55 p.m.

Conservative

Cheryl Gallant Conservative Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and colleague.

There seems to be some debate about the intended effect of the proposed subsection 18.5(3) contained in clause 4 of the bill, which would give the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff authority to provide case-specific direction to the Canadian Forces provost marshal. Can you explain why this provision is in the bill, and what it is intended to accomplish?

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