If I may, then, I'll discuss the concern about the grievances. The fact is that we've had a situation whereby the existing legislation allows for civilians to be participating as part of the grievance board, and it is intended and specified. In fact, we're actually renaming it an “external” grievance board, and the matters that are dealt with are primarily related to benefits.
It's a circumstance where the experience has been that at one time it was a mixture of civilian and military people, but for some reason, in the last five or six years we're getting all military or ex-military people put on the board. We think that's wrong, so we think some legislative change has to take place to ensure that the grievance board is not simply another military board, and that there is a significant civilian presence on that board, and in fact, a majority. That's why we want to see at least 60%—that's what we've chosen—be members of that board, for the sake of ensuring that we truly have an external review board, in conformity with the notion in the legislation.
As I say, the kinds of judgments this group must make are interpretations of policy and rules, and the group must apply fairness to those grieving within the military. Obviously, in regard to having people with military knowledge and experience there, in addition to the advice they would have from counsel to the grievance board and staff, as well as the representations made to the grievance committee by the military themselves, a substantial and significant representation by people with military experience is appropriate. But there appears to be a need to ensure that there be non-military people there. This is why the recommendation and the amendment are put forward.