What's New: CFGB Visits CFB Edmonton

May 16, 2012

On May 16 and 17, 2012, a delegation from the Canadian Forces Grievance Board (CFGB), headed by the Board's Chairperson, Bruno Hamel, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton.

During the visit, the group met with senior leadership and various stakeholders involved in grievance resolution. The Board held a townhall meeting which provided an opportunity to explain the distinct and independent role the CFGB plays in the military grievance process. The direct and open exchanges also allowed the Board to better understand the unique challenges, work conditions, and particular areas of concern for CF members working in the Land Force Western Area.

"We appreciate the opportunity to interact with senior leadership, staff officers and personnel about issues and concerns related to the grievance process, and to communicate the findings and recommendations of the Board as they relate to subjects such as the Land Duty Allowance (LDA), Allowance - Loss of Operations Allowances (ALOA), or the depressed markets," the Chairperson said.

The delegation toured selected facilities such as the 742 Signals Squadron, 1 Military Police Regiment, 1 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment.

In addition to the Chairperson, the Board's delegation included the Vice-Chairperson, Jim Price, Board Member Denis Brazeau, and Legal Counsel, Tasha Emmerton.

The Board makes periodic visits to Canadian Forces (CF) formations/units to learn about taskings and activities and to see, first hand, CF members in the environment in which they serve. In turn, the Board holds briefings, both formal and informal, where all ranks are encouraged to participate in grievance related discussions.