That's a good question. It's possible, but it's not the reality. Every year, for promotions to the rank of brigadier-general, there are 300 colonels and navy captains in the Canadian Forces.
Every year, those 300 have the opportunity to be promoted. When you look at the number of promotions, you see it may be 10 a year out of 300. The difference between number one and number ten on the list is maybe about half a point to one point. So those 25 points make a huge difference. If you look at the lists, in most cases this is what makes the difference. If you don't have it, you won't find yourself in the top 10.
That's the reality.
This becomes a challenge. All the men and women in the Canadian Forces know this is a policy, and it's why many have gone out on their own to do second language training, which I'm sure you're aware of. Within the top 10%, the top group, the difference is only one point, half a point. The 25 points you receive for bilingualism in any board already make the difference.