Recommendations on Systemic Issues

In reviewing individual grievances, the Committee sometimes finds that its recommendations with respect to a policy or a regulation may affect more than one member. In these cases, the Committee makes the Chief of the Defence Staff aware that a broader problem may exist.

Alphabetical list of the topics by year with links to the synopses of these cases and the associated recommendations: View by Subject

2024
Subject F&R Date Case #
All Administrative Reviews Require Procedural Fairness 2024-08-23 2022-308
2023
Subject F&R Date Case #
Modernizing the Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program (CFIRP) Interim Lodgings, Meals and Miscellaneous Expenses Policy 2023-02-27 2021-299
Retention of the Medical Referral Form (DND 4006-E) 2023-08-14 2022-153
Centralization of Post Living Differential Benefits Administration 2023-06-15 2022-215
Harassment Prevention and Resolution Instructions - Procedural Fairness Principles 2023-04-26 2021-282
Reserve Force Promotion Policy - Canadian Forces Administrative Order(s) (CFAO) 49-5 (Career Policy - Non-Commissioned Member - Primary Reserve) 2023-01-24 2022-010
2022
Subject F&R Date Case #
Occupancy agreement for government housing 2022-03-16 2021-298
Removal of DCBA Clarification Bulletin #4 - Definition of Principal Residence Actively Marketed 2022-06-15 2022-057
2021
Subject F&R Date Case #
Amendments to the National Defence Act (NDA) and the Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces (QR&O) 2021-12-20 2020-188
Modernizing the Family Care Assistance Policy 2021-12-14 2021-156
Income Tax Refiling Expenses - CAF Mismanagement of Pay Accounts 2021-11-03 2020-177
Acting While So Employed for Members in Position on 14 February 2020 2021-09-29 2021-182
2021-239
Income Tax Refiling Expenses - Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Mismanagement of Pay Accounts 2021-11-03 2020-177
Definition of Sale Date 2021-02-17 2020-184
Policy Change Implementation 2021-02-17 2020-184
2020
Subject F&R Date Case #
Military Police (MP) Duty Back-up 2020-11-27 2019-263
Catastrophic Equity Loss Protection Policy Required 2020-05-06 2019-302
Payment of Sea Duty Allowance 2020-09-30 2020-150
Review of Defence Administrative Order and Directive (DAOD) 5019-4, Remedial Measures 2020-05-22 2019-066
Review of Defence Administrative Order and Directive (DAOD) 5019-4, Remedial Measures 2020-05-22 2019-071
Appraisal Upon Purchase for an Income-Producing Property 2020-02-27 2019-101
2019
Subject F&R Date Case #
Updating of the Education Reimbursement Program Policies 2019-03-11 2018-046
Procedural fairness and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 5019-4, Remedial Measures 2019-05-21 2018-038
Review of the Terms of Service Offered to Re-Enrollees Prior to May 2005 2019-03-18 2018-012
Delayed Pay Review of the Army Communications Information Systems Specialist (ACISS) occupation 2019-03-27 2018-118
Entitlement to the Daily Rate of Class “C” Pay on Short-term Class “C” Service 2019-09-03 2019-090
Treasury Board Approval of Pay Rate and Methodology 2019-09-03 2019-090
2018
Subject F&R Date Case #
Cessation of Reserve Service due to Illness or Injury 2018-11-15 2017-131
Providing Notice of Release to Senior Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members 2018-06-29 2017-124
Cessation of Reserve Service due to Illness or Injury 2018-11-15 2017-137
A Need for Quality Control on Enrolment Offer 2018-02-26 2017-087
2017
Subject F&R Date Case #
Posting status and move at public expenses for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members attending Basic Occupational Training 2017-04-25 2017-020
Denial of Imposed Restriction Status – CANFORGEN 184/12 subparagraph 7(d) 2017-08-11 2017-071
De-linking of Rations and Quarters 2017-11-07 2017-066
Lack of pay-related information during the Voluntary Occupation Transfer process 2017-07-05 2017-018
Outdated Policy on Promotion for Medical Officers 2017-06-22 2016-164
Staffing of Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service Positions 2017-05-04 2016-183
2016-195
Discrimination of Same-Sex Couples 2017-04-13 2017-006
Post Living Differential - Rosemère, Quebec 2017-03-22 2016-218
Family Care Assistance for New Recruits 2017-02-23 2017-093
Private Motor Vehicle Use for Military Travel While on Temporary Duty - Limit on number of kilometer not permitted Process 2017-11-20 2017-094
2016
Subject F&R Date Case #
Amendment to Compensation and Benefits Instructions 208.849 - Posting Allowance, for clarification purposes 2016-12-28 2016-178
Definition of Career Status - Posting Allowance 2016-12-28 2016-178
Foreign Service Premium Calculation 2016-11-09 2016-110
Costing Formula for the Movement of Household Goods and Effects beyond the weight limit of the Core Entitlement - Outside Canada Postings 2016-10-27 2015-301
Investigation of Weight Discrepancy on Return from an out of Canada Posting 2016-10-27 2015-301
Provision of Accurate and Timely Information on Return Move from a Posting Outside Canada 2016-10-27 2015-301
Land Duty Allowance - Attach posting to a non-designated unit 2016-10-27 2016-125
Harmonization of Career and Compensation Policies 2016-10-17 2016-119
Eligibility to collect Hardship Allowance (HA) and Sea Duty Allowance (SDA) concurrently 2016-10-17 2016-166
New Interim Direction - Acting While So Employed Promotion 2016-07-29 2016-083
Rigidity of the Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program Directive 2016-07-22 2016-121
Recognition of Common-Law Status (CLS) between two Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. 2016-06-09 2016-090
Delayed Army Communications and Information Systems Specialist (ACISS) Pay Review 2016-05-31 2016-013
Defence Public Affairs Learning Centre’s (DPALC) Progress Review Board (PRB) Process 2016-05-25 2016-036
Amendment to subsection 16.1 of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulation 2016-05-20 2016-069
Revision of Geographical Boundaries Guidelines 2016-05-09 2016-031
Seniority as a criterion to obtain access to parking 2016-04-27 2016-047
The establishment of a Fair Market Value 2016-04-27 2016-047
Extension of Class “C” Service beyond 24 Months 2016-04-21 2015-194
Promotion of Members of the National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) / Military Personnel Command (MILPERSCOM) Primary Reserve Lists (PRL) 2016-04-06 2015-297
The Meaning of “Reserve Force Service” in Pension Calculations 2016-03-14 2015-187
Article 203.04 of the Queen’s Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces (QR&O) imposes an unrealistic and unfair duty on Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members 2016-02-29 2015-228
Legal Review of Overpayment Cases 2016-02-29 2015-228
Delegated Authority under subsection 155(1) of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) 2016-02-29 2015-228
Alignment of Performance Evaluation Report (PER) ranking instructions with the Canadian Forces Personnel Appraisal System Policy (CFPAS) 2016-02-11 2015-304
Harmonization of Definitions of Occupational Transfers in Military Careers Compensation and Benefits Policies 2016-01-22 2015-240
Monitoring of Chaplain Credentials 2016-01-22 2015-240
Establishing Validity of, and Making Valid, Religious Rites and Rituals Performed Without Credentials 2016-01-22 2015-240
2015
Subject F&R Date Case #
Separation Expense Benefits – Principal Residence 2015-03-24 2015-002
Posting Allowance 2015-07-31 2015-106
Use of Protection or Transition Measures when Policy Changes are Announced 2015-07-31 2015-106
Pet Transportation and Boarding Expense Reimbursement from Personalized Funding Envelope of the Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program 2015-07-31 2015-106
Air Force Order 5006-17 Promotion Policy - Air Reserve 2015-03-31 2014-178
Amendment to Compensation and Benefits Instruction 208.849 concerning posting allowance. 2015-09-02 2015-165
Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program (CF IRP) - Temporary Dual Residence Allowance (TDRA) Policy Review 2015-11-30 2015-255
Departmental Hardship and Risk Committee (DHRC) Procedures 2015-10-27 2015-072
Entitlement to Immediate Annuity on Completion of a Long Term Period of Service 2015-12-30 2015-125
Expansion of the Spectrum of Care for Infertility Treatments 2015-12-24 2015-249
Forfeiture of Decorations and Medals 2015-01-13 2014-201
Leave Travel Assistance (LTA) - Indirect Travel 2015-06-30 2015-107
Level of Competency or Proficiency in English for the Pilot Occupation 2015-12-30 2015-168
Meal Purchased While on TD at a Foreign Military Base 2015-04-14 2015-003
Pay Error - Member's Rigth to be Made Aware 2015-06-23 2015-011
Pay recovery - Mandatory meeting with a Pay Specialist 2015-04-23 2014-123
Pregnancy - Mandatory Duty Limitations 2015-05-29 2015-013
Progressive application of Remedial Measures 2015-01-29 2014-196
Real Estate Incentive - Time limit for signing the waiver electing not to sell 2015-07-09 2015-139
Reimbursement of Mortgage Early Repayment Penalties 2015-05-27 2015-078
Reimbursement of professional cleaning expenses in accordance with article 3.4.04 of the CF IRP Directive 2015-02-09 2014-188
Retroactive Policy amendment to SE benefits for OUTCAN postings. 2015-09-21 2015-132
Right to Grieve - Supplementary Reserve (Supp Res) 2015-06-29 2015-065
Service couples and separation expense benefits 2015-10-21 2015-180
Supplementary Reserve (Supp Res) Members - Right to Grieve 2015-11-30 2015-255
The Posting Allowance Policy Discriminates Single Members 2015-07-23 2015-049
Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Depressed Market Decisions 2015-10-19 2015-208
2014
Subject F&R Date Case #
30-Day Entitlement to Annual Leave and Past Reserve Force Service 2014-11-17 2014-169
Accuracy of the information provided by the Base Release Section on the requirements governing pension benefit choices. 2014-04-24 2013-113
Additional Car Rental Costs 2014-07-28 2014-008
Administration of Operational Allowances 2014-12-30 2014-187
Assignment of Military Personnel to the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) through the OUT-OF-CANADA Program (OUTCAN) 2014-08-29 2013-069
Compliance of Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering Order 5-02 with Defence Administrative Order and Directive (DAOD) 5039-6, Delivery of Training and Education in Both Official Languages. 2014-03-26 2013-067
Deduction of Income Tax at Source 2014-12-08 2014-173
Instruction in the Official Language of one's choice 2014-03-26 2013-067
Language Skills at Enrollment 2014-03-25 2013-063
Loss of Accrued Reserve Force Retirement Gratuity Benefits 2014-07-30 2014-066
Loss of Pension Benefit Upon Transfer to the Supplementary Reserve 2014-08-22 2014-031
Meal Rates (Karthoum) 2014-11-20 2014-139
Meal Rates (Karthoum) 2014-10-30 2014-061
Pilot's Pay and Promotion 2014-11-28 2014-007
Promotion Date While on Maternity/Paternity Leave 2014-11-27 2014-117
SE Benefits - Establishment of multiple rates for private accommodation 2014-10-31 2014-094
Selection Board Candidates List Process 2014-03-31 2013-121
2013
Subject F&R Date Case #
2013 Follow-up regarding National Monthly rate of Separation Expense (SE) 2013-12-30 2013-116
Clarity Needed Regarding the Harassment Policy 2013-10-30 2013-071
Concept of Discredit 2013-10-08 2013-055
Contradictory Provisions in Different Versions of Flight Manuals 2013-12-19 2013-054
Entitlement to Annual Leave 2013-05-15 2013-002
Entitlement to Posting Allowance - Update to 2011-052 2013-11-08 2013-079
Environmental Allowances 2013-03-15 2012-167
Policies on the Use of Social Networks 2013-10-08 2013-055
Review of Retention Policies -2013 Update 2013-12-30 2013-062
Transitional post living differential allowances -Unit (ASU) London 2013-08-13 2013-048
2012
Subject F&R Date Case #
30-Day Entitlement to Annual Leave and Past Reserve Force Service 2012-11-30 2012-117
Accuracy of Information by Recruiters 2012-07-26 2012-048
Administrative Process Leading to Compulsory Releases 2012-03-09 2011-117
Administrative Review Process 2012-02-09 2011-115
Clarity of information - Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program 2012-02-28 2011-132
Component Transfer 2012-11-29 2012-119
Debt Relief in Cases Where Separation Expenses Were Paid in Error 2012-03-30 2012-006
Delays at Initial Authority Level 2012-02-29 2011-119
Enrollment Offers 2012-05-29 2012-020
Expansion of the Spectrum of Care for Infertility Treatments 2012-10-22 2012-098
Granting of Special Leave (Relocation) to Reservists 2012-08-21 2012-053
Improper Administration of SE through an Aide-Memoire 2012-03-26 2012-009
Improper Administration of SE through an Aide-Memoire 2012-03-21 2012-002
IR/SE benefits for members with shared custody arrangements 2012-06-29 2012-045
Lack of criteria governing the exercise of the recovery authority 2012-11-30 2012-111
Normally Resident - Interpretation for Benefit purposes 2012-11-09 2012-090
Pay Protection 2012-05-25 2011-128
Pilot's Backdated Promotions to Captain 2012-05-25 2011-128
Promotion Criteria 2012-12-28 2012-131
Real Estate Commission paid on the Purchase of a Replacement Residence 2012-05-30 2012-032
Review of Retention Policies -2013 Update 2012-03-20 2011-110
Succession Planning in the Canadian Forces 2012-05-31 2011-047
2011
Subject F&R Date Case #
30-Day Entitlement to Annual Leave and Past Reserve Force Service 2011-05-31 2011-038
Allowance for Loss of Operations Allowance 2011-11-25 2011-098
Allowance for Loss of Operations Allowance 2011-02-16 2010-093
Ambiguity in the Posting Allowance Policy 2011-12-29 2011-125
CF Policy on Remission of Debts 2011-11-30 2011-093
Circumstances Governed by More than One Policy 2011-05-02 2011-021
De-linking Rations and Quarters 2011-10-27 2011-076
Door-to-Door Move 2011-03-10 2010-088
Entitlement to Posting Allowance 2011-06-22 2011-052
Environmental Allowances 2011-01-24 2010-089
Family Care Assistance / Definition of Dependant 2011-09-11 2011-084
Linking Defence Administrative Order and Directive 5023-2 - Physical Fitness Program to Defence Administrative Order and Directive 5019-4 - Remedial Measures 2011-12-14 2011-108
Loss of Benefits Due to Large Geographical Area 2011-06-26 2011-020
Post Living Differential and Transitional Post Living Differential 2011-06-29 2011-032
Reimbursement of Mortgage Loan Insurance 2011-12-29 2011-121
Relinquishment of Rank for Military Training Plan 2011-10-31 2011-077
Risks Associated with the Use of Naphta as a Fire-starter 2011-11-25 2011-098
Selection Boards 2011-08-31 2010-047
Selection Boards 2011-05-10 2011-024
2010
Subject F&R Date Case #
Accuracy of Information by Recruiters 2010-02-24 2009-024
Administration of Special Allowances 2010-11-04 2009-054
CDS' Authority to Award Financial Compensation 2010-02-24 2009-024
Civilian Dress Assistance Allowance - non-designated positions 2010-12-13 2010-073
Clarity of information - Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program 2010-05-10 2010-004
Component Transfer 2010-10-27 2010-068
Compulsory Retirement Age - A Discriminatory Practice? 2010-04-30 2009-052
Delimitations of post living differential regions 2010-03-30 2009-053
Dissemination of Final Authority Decisions 2010-08-20 2010-055
Door-to-Door Move 2010-12-02 2010-067
Entitlement to Land Duty Allowance (LDA) for members assigned to an internal task 2010-06-03 2010-001
Home Equity Assistance 2010-09-02 2010-012
Honorable Service 2010-06-18 2008-006
Jurisdiction Concerning out-of-time Grievances 2010-05-06 2008-064
Jurisdiction Concerning Time Limits for Submission 2010-02-03 2009-076
Post Living Differential for St-Hyacinthe 2010-03-30 2009-053
Review of administrative mechanisms and procedures of Joint Task Force II 2010-11-04 2009-054
Right to Grieve - Regulations Made by the Governor in Council 2010-06-03 2010-001
Sea Duty Allowance (SDA) 2010-01-22 2009-079
The Administration and the Eligibility Criteria for the Land Duty Allowance (LDA) in the Canadian Forces 2010-10-07 2009-059
2009
Subject F&R Date Case #
Acting While So Employed 2009-11-30 2009-014
Administration of Foreign Service Premium and Operations Foreign Service Premium 2009-09-14 2009-041
Circumstances Governed by More than One Policy 2009-09-15 2008-013
Confusion Created by Giving Priority to Harassment Complaints Over Grievances for Military Members 2009-12-31 2009-001
Entitlement to the Daily Rate of Class C Pay on Short-term Class C 2009-09-11 2009-038
Improper Administration of SE through an Aide-Memoire 2009-10-20 2009-045
Improper Administration of SE through an Aide-Memoire 2009-09-14 2009-018
Operational Status of Sea Training Units 2009-09-11 2009-038
SE Benefits - Establishment of multiple rates for private accommodation 2009-07-31 2008-058

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