Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would say two things. The first is that somewhat regrettably we're not the individuals who are best placed to actually speak to this particular issue because the policy responsibility with respect to this issue actually falls under the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff as opposed to the JAG. Secondly, as the DJAG Military Justice, I don't advise in this particular area. So I would just like to give that as a caveat. But a very short answer within the bounds of what I feel competent to give would be this. I think there would be concerns that the amendment would actually accomplish what it was intended to do in terms of providing the requisite financial authority and I think one would likely have to have regard to other acts as well, for example the Financial Administration Act. I think that's about the extent of what I can responsibly say to the question, Mr. Chair.
On February 25th, 2013. See this statement in context.