# 2021-202 Careers, Policies on the Use of Social Networks, Remedial Measures

Case summary

F&R Date: 2022-09-28

The grievor disagreed with the remedial measure that had been imposed on her because of a comment she had posted on social media. She did not believe her comment breached any Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) policies.  

As redress, the grievor requested that the remedial measure, and all copies of it, be removed from her file.  

The Initial Authority (IA) found that the remedial measure issued by the chain of command was justified. Specifically, the grievor's conduct was contrary to CANFORGEN 016/18, CDS Direction on Professional Military Conduct. However, the IA noted that the remedial measure should be modified to remove any reference to hateful conduct. 

The Committee found that a remedial measure was warranted because the grievor had demonstrated a conduct deficiency based on an applicable professional military standard of conduct. Considering the grievor's rank, as well as her experience in the CAF, the Committee determined that the appropriate measure would be an initial counselling (IC). However, the Committee noted that the description of the misconduct in the IC should be modified to remove any reference to hateful conduct. 

The Committee recommended that the Final Authority not grant the grievor redress.