Military Ombudsman
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Military watchdog calls for greater independence from government: ‘Makes no sense’Reporting to the federal defence minister, rather than directly to Parliament, creates an obvious conflict of interest, Gregory Lick told the House of Commons defence committee.CanadaFeb 26
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Military ombudsman says predecessor was ‘unfairly treated,’ calls for independenceLick also said Defence Department officials warned before he began in the role that the ombudsman's office was a toxic environment, but that what he found was the exact opposite.CanadaMar 14, 2021
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Former military ombudsman confirms he raised concerns about Vance with Sajjan in 2018Gary Walbourne confirmed to the defence committee that he brought an allegation of inappropriate behaviour against Gen. Jonathan Vance to Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.CanadaMar 3, 2021
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Grieving military families need better communication from Forces: ombudsmanReport finds grieving military families often put through "heartache and confusion" during post-incident investigations.CanadaApr 25, 2017
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Ombudsman demands independence from DND after ‘insidious’ attacksCanada's military ombudsman has dropped the gloves in what appears to have become a tense battle with National Defence, accusing officials of "insidious" attacks whenever his office releases a report critical of the department.CanadaApr 2, 2017
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Canadian military cutting loose soldiers without secure supports: ombudsmanCanada's military ombudsman is calling on the armed forces to stop cutting loose ill and injured service members before they know what services and benefits the soldiers are getting from Veterans Affairs.CanadaSep 27, 2016
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Ombudsman maps transition system for ill, injured Canadian Forces soldiersThe military ombudsman has, for the first time, literally mapped out the numerous hurdles which ill and injured soldiers are forced to jump as they leave the Canadian Forces and re-enter civilian life.CanadaSep 19, 2016
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Pension cheque delays continue for retired Canadian soldiersCanada's military ombudsman is being bombarded daily with complaints from retiring soldiers over delays in receiving pension cheques.CanadaApr 1, 2016
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Reservists like Nathan Cirillo are worth $1.8M less to the feds. Why?The government is bending its own rules to give Cirillo's family the benefits due a regular forces soldier - highlighting the decades-old inequities facing reservists serving Canada.CanadaNov 17, 2014
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