HMCS CHICOUTIMI BOARD OF INQUIRY SUBMITS REPORT TO CONVENING AUTHORITY

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December 17, 2004 OTTAWA -- The HMCS Chicoutimi Board of Inquiry submitted its report today to Vice-Admiral Bruce MacLean, the Commander of Canada's Navy, in accordance with its terms of reference to investigate the fires and casualties that occurred on board HMCS Chicoutimi during its transit from Scotland to Canada on October 5. "The Board of Inquiry received documentary evidence and heard 78 witnesses over 10 weeks. A great deal of effort has gone into this important investigation," stated Vice-Admiral MacLean. Initially tasked to deliver its report by the end of November, the Board requested, and was granted, an extension to December 22. This decision to extend the deadline was made based on the complexity and scope of the issues, balanced with the requirement to conduct an expeditious yet comprehensive investigation. In the end the Board was able to finalise its report several days early. Following the completion of the review and approval process, the Board of Inquiry report will be made public, subject to the statutory limitations on the release of information prescribed by the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. -30- For additional information on the review and approval process of the HMCS Chicoutimi Board of Inquiry, please visit www.forces.gc.ca or contact Navy Public Affairs at (613) 996-2353 or 996- 2354.

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