Mr. Chair, with regard to Mr. Spengemann's remarks, it's not the member's perception of the penalty; it's the perception of the process that preserves morale within the Canadian Forces. To be treated fairly and to be perceived to be treated fairly are what is at question, I think, in this amendment. The reason the possible penalty comes up is that fairness becomes, I think, exponentially more important as the penalties increase. If we're going to maintain good morale, then this amendment, which allows people to choose a process that they feel is more complete and more fair, if they feel they are at great risk, is one we should put into the bill.
On November 27th, 2018. See this statement in context.