National Defence committee  Mr. Chairman, that's a question I will have to think about a little more at length because it's not part of Bill C-41. However, it reinforces the argument I made earlier in my address. The value added by the board, which is completely outside the Canadian Forces, is this notion o

National Defence committee  Thank you for your question. Mr. Chairman, the process naturally does not come under my responsibility, but we have an in-depth knowledge of it by default. So it's a formal two-level process, which does not exclude informal measures. However, when a grievance filing is formalize

National Defence committee  Thank you for your question. The board's position on the 18 recommendations has never changed since the Lamer Report was tabled. One of my obligations as agency head is to provide support, or not to provide support, when those recommendations concern the board's work. The board'

National Defence committee  We support them all, more specifically those directly concerning the board. Recommendation 85, which would enable members to complete their caseloads if their terms are not renewed, is outstanding. A number of other administrative tribunals have a similar clause or provision. O

National Defence committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman and honourable members, good afternoon. It's a pleasure to be here with you today to answer your questions concerning the Canadian Forces Grievance Board's role in the military grievance process, given that there are provisions in Bill C-