The Office of the Judge Advocate General - RPP 2013-14
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The Office of the Judge Advocate General
The Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) provides legal advice to the Governor General, the Minister of National Defence, the Department, and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in matters relating to military lawFootnote 1. In addition, the JAG has the superintendence of the administration of military justice in the CAF, which includes regular reviews of the administration of military justice and the provision of an annual report to the Minister on its administrationFootnote 2.
To maintain the CAF in a state of readiness, the military must be in a position to enforce internal discipline effectively and efficiently. The Office of the JAG provides support to the chain of command to allow the CAF to deal with the discipline, efficiency and morale of the military. Additionally, the Office of the JAG provides legal services in the areas of administrative law and operational law, through directorates and offices in Ottawa, elsewhere in Canada, the US and Europe, as well as legal officers deployed to operational theatres.
In 2010, the Governor in Council appointed Major-General Blaise Cathcart to the position of the JAG. In accordance with the JAG's Mission and Vision, the Office of the JAG will actively pursue the following four strategic goals:
- Deliver responsive, force enabling legal advice and services in all areas of military law;
- Lead proactive military justice oversight, responsible development and positive change;
- Optimize a dynamic world class team of specialized legal professionals and support personnel; and
- Be vigilant leaders in caring for our people and their families.
Financial Resources
| ($000's) by Fiscal Year |
Forecast Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Salary and Personnel1 | 7,231 | 7,028 | 6,524 | 6,524 |
| Vote 1 – Operating and Maintenance2 | 3,454 | 3,451 | 3,427 | 3,478 |
| Sub-total Vote 1 | 10,685 | 10,479 | 9,951 | 10,002 |
| Vote 5 – Capital | 153 | 153 | 153 | 153 |
| Grand Total | 10,838 | 10,632 | 10,104 | 10,155 |
| Corporate Account | ||||
| Vote 1 – Crown Liabilities | 256 | 260 | 264 | 268 |
| Grand Total | 11,094 | 10,892 | 10,368 | 10,423 |
Source: Office of the Judge Advocate General and Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
* Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown
Notes:
- Decrease to Salary and Personnel for FY 2012-13 and onwards is due to the Work Force Adjustment (WFA).
- Decrease in Operating and Maintenance for FY 2012-13 and onwards is due to Deficit Reduction Action Plan (DRAP).
Human Resources
| Forecast 2012-13 |
Planned 2013-14 |
Planned 2014-15 |
Planned 2015-16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Force Structure1 | 155 | 158 | 161 | 163 |
| Civilian FTEs2 | 84 | 84 | 77 | 77 |
| Primary Reserve Strength (Class A)3 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Primary Reserve Strength (Class B)4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Primary Reserve Strength (Class C)5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Onsite Professional Services Contractors6 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| TOTAL | 299 | 301 | 296 | 298 |
Source: Office of the Judge Advocate General and Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources) Group
Notes:
- Planned number of Regular Force positions.
- Planned civilian Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) as of 1 Jan 2013.
- Planned number of Reserve Force positions
- Planned Class B Reserves as of 1 Jan 2013.
- Planned Class C Reserves as of 1 Jan 2013.
- Planned number of civilian contractors as of 1 Jan 2013.
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