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I think the answer is - it depends. Years ago I submitted a grievance for a move of DF&E where they wouldn't cover some of the costs related to moving pets. The policy that they cited to prevent reimbursement at the time had a gap about pet costs. I read the policy and argued that they...

I submitted a grievance in 2018 that took 3 1/2 years to make its way thru each level, up to the FA. Rejected at each level and each level had a different reason for their rejection. After the FA's decision, you get 30 days to file for Judicial Review. I did, and won. The grievance then gets...

This is nothing new. In 1999, I had a Cpl that bought his own kevlar body armor and was going to wear it in Kosovo. He submitted a memo to the CO to be allowed to wear it. In the memo he cited facts and studies that demonstrated his COTS purchase was lighter and stopped penetration much...

I found it very interesting during the press conference that they stated that there is 7 advisory bodies on these various issues. How many PYs are dedicated to these bodies? And the subsequent or associated positions? They of course need staff to draft their corespondance and research issues...

I would be curious to see the data used to determine that people are not joining the military due to systemic racism. I assume extensive polling?? And it would have to be people that have not applied to the military, as opposed to people who applied and were rejected. Being closely associated...

Seamus O'Regan seems like a good fit for MND. I mean, the government already invested $213,000.00 into him, he has good relations with veterans, and he had a very difficult transition from journalism to politics. I mean, what's not to like? I'm sure he will do well. :rolleyes:

I predict it wont be long before an CAF committee will be struck to remove all words that no longer conform to today's requirements.  For example, the word "Master" would be removed and replaced as some may find it brings up memories of slavery or the like.  I cite the 2017 effort of the Toronto...

Some very sad news for our military friends and family.  On 1 December 2019 Cpl Sean Parker of The Brockville Rifles passed away.  https://www.facebook.com/thebrockvillerifles/ Cpl Parker leaves behind a loving wife and two wonderful kids.  Family and friends of The Brocks have established a...

In the words a famous and wise philosopher who knows all about scandals, "A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven." :whistle:

Curious to see two things: - what the CDS' response will be to this change; and - how Trudeau will walk back from his comment in 2018 about this going to court.  If you remember, back in Feb 2018 Trudeau stated, "I won’t say much, other than to say I took the advice of our chief of defence...

In Khadr's comments he doesn't outright say he is innocent or that the events didn't happen, its just that he perceives the situation differently from the soldiers who survived.  I think his PR agent has taken a page from Trudeau, because, well you know.... "two people can experience the same...

Perhaps its his constituency office for the next election.  You know, new Lib MP for Edmonton Griesbach, in which the Kensington neighbourhood resides. 

Has anyone experienced something called "hidden hearing loss"?  Trouble hearing speech with background noise. Two separate audiologists have indicated hearing loss but VAC won't acknowledge as the levels measured in the audiologists report don't meet the VAC standard / threshold.  Therefore...

Seems the 9,000 jobs is a myth.  A number of media outlets have looked into this number and turns out that SNC LAV may actually have between 2500 and 3400 jobs in Quebec (depending on who you read) and less than 9,000 in all of Canada.  Interestingly, when May asked Butts if he had any...

Trudeau is already seeding the clouds stating that that he is "pleased" that JWR will be able to "share her perspectives" at the committee.  The spin developing here is that, yes they met over the SNC case however they both have different perspectives on what was discussed and they have...

VAC and I have been playing a fun game for the past 4 months.  I call it "screw the vet", not sure what VAC calls it.  The game goes like this:  the case manager calls and leaves a voice message to call her back at the 1-866 number, nothing more.  I call back and get the duty analyst.  Its...

Just hope that her transition into VAC won't be as traumatic as the last Minister, you know, being a shock to his system and all...but I guess he did get an insight into what veterans experience when taking off the uniform.  :whistle:

Interesting.  Seems Boyle and family had a private meeting with the PM on Monday in the PM's office.

Next up on "the Price is Right" will be Aaron Yoon..... https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/07/31/aaron_yoons_return_to_canada_a_government_secret.html And of course the associated accusations that the government did nothing for him...

I tend to agree with Mr Forcese’s parsing of the issues pertaining to this situation.  The problem that I have is the absence of leadership from the Prime Minister on this issue.  An aspect of leadership is making the hard decisions, the unpopular decisions, and the difficult decisions. ...