Regarding military judges, the bill states the following: “A military judge ceases to hold office on being released at his or her request from the Canadian Forces or on attaining the age of 60 years.” The same is stated in the case of Reserve Force military judges. Why were the words “at his or her request” used? Is that really relevant?
It seems to me that, once the judge is released from the Canadian Forces, it doesn't matter whether they were released at their request or not. Why was it deemed relevant to add those words? The person could be released for medical reasons. In such a case, the release would not come at their request.
Why were the words “at his or her request” added? I don't understand how that is relevant.