I want to agree with the amendment, but I'm not convinced that it actually does what Mr. Harris would like it to do. It is a bizarre situation where the CDS can actually rule that soldier XYZ is entitled to money. So if I may direct a question to the officials, the question is: does Mr. Harris' amendment actually expand the authority of the CDS in any way?
If it does expand the authority of the CDS in any way to deal with this kind of grievance over what he's traditionally been doing, does it entail any capacity on the part of the CDS to actually settle the grievance then and there by writing a compensating cheque?
How would this amendment, if it were to succeed, actually obviate the Treasury Board guideline?