Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.
I am Brigadier-General Virginia Tattersall, the director general, compensation and benefits for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Mr. Chair, thank you for inviting me here today.
I want to highlight that compensation and benefits for the Canadian Armed Forces are a topic of great importance. My responsibilities in the area of Canadian Armed Forces compensation and benefits include policy management and service delivery administration for everything from military pay and allowances to release benefits and military pensions.
You have just heard from my colleague at Veterans Affairs Canada, and I would like to take this opportunity to outline the role of National Defence in regard to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act.
The Minister of National Defence, under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, is responsible for the overall management of the pension plan, including the financial management of Canadian Armed Forces pension funds. My organization is responsible for the oversight of the pension plan, contribution calculations, financial analysis, program advice, and interpretation and preparation of the annual reports, all in support of the minister's role.
We also conduct and contribute to the analysis, design and policy of the pension programs, including working alongside the Department of Justice and the Treasury Board when analysis is required for any changes or amendments to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act.
I will be happy to take your questions.
Thank you for inviting me this afternoon.