That's a very important consideration. If they exist in an accordant jurisdiction, then the linking is not a problem in terms of cooperation between DND, CF, and Veterans Affairs Canada. However, if they are to be both independent and separate, then there has to be a liaison between the two because there is much overlap. In terms of clientele, the serving members in the CF could easily be Veterans Affairs Canada clients, so it will require, in any form of ombudsman's office, that the two will have to work closely together.
On June 13th, 2006. See this statement in context.