Veterans Affairs committee  Every time somebody asks a question to the minister or to the chief or to the unit, we always make sure that we reply, that we follow up and that we close the loop with the individual. Are we tracking them? No. We have a tracking system in the JPSU but the tracking system is to

Veterans Affairs committee  There is an existing program, the depart with dignity program. This is where people will be presented with letters from the Prime Minister, the mayor, their certificate of service. They will have their friends surrounding them, their families, often a gift from the unit, many com

Veterans Affairs committee  We are meeting the mission, but, for sure, the number of medical releases has recently increased so it puts more pressure on the staff. With the renewed structure of JPSU that General Corbould worked on and presented and that was supported by the chief, we're looking at enhancing

Veterans Affairs committee  In JPSU we have a lot of former military as civilians because they bring with them the expertise, the lived experience, that they can share with the individuals. For the military personnel, it varies. They're from all different backgrounds. It's really based on the quality of the

Veterans Affairs committee  The decision to transition out or to remain in the forces is an administrative decision that's made by the director, military career administration, and it's based on whether the medical employment limitation meets the universality of service or not.

Veterans Affairs committee  That's CAF.

Veterans Affairs committee  The OSISS program, which is a peer support program, is a confidential program, and the chain of command is not aware of the interaction between peers and the people who are supported. Often, this is the first step towards moving forward and seeking some medical help because these

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. If somebody has a medical employment limitation that will breach universality of service, at that time they will likely have to transition out. The process of transition can take between six months and up to three years, depending on the complexity of the needs of the indivi

Veterans Affairs committee  It is, and it's done through the surgeon general. It's in his purview.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  It's interesting because the transition for a member is a joint effort between CAF and Veterans Affairs. Specific pieces fall under CAF, specific pieces fall under VAC, but the guided supports will be led by VAC in coordination with CAF.

Veterans Affairs committee  It would be with the surgeon general.

Veterans Affairs committee  It's going to be a tool not only for transition but also for recruiting and for retention. If somebody is in a specific occupation and knows how it translates to civilian life then he can, at the beginning of his career, maybe pursue more education in that field. So yes, with r

Veterans Affairs committee  There is an online version. That guide has been updated many times, and we'll make sure that we provide you with a copy.

Veterans Affairs committee  There are many fronts that CAF is working on with Veterans Affairs. A good example of a program is the skills translator. When a CAF member is transitioning out, often the military skills are hard to translate into a civilian occupation. Right now CAF is working very closely wi