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DND/CAF Ombudsman Gregory Lick
by Edgefore Fri 21 Sep 2018, 6:40 pm
Gregory Lick has been named as the interim
Ombudsperson for the Department of National
Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN
September 21, 2018
Ombudsperson for the Department of National
Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN
September 21, 2018
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Powergunner Wed 24 Oct 2018, 7:47 am
“Personalities" block new policies to help troops, says Canadian Forces Ombudsman
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN October 23, 2018
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN October 23, 2018
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Hunter Wed 24 Oct 2018, 4:29 pm
Military complaints program cozy with leadership, lacking safeguards for confidential information, warns Ombudsman
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN Updated: October 24, 2018
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN Updated: October 24, 2018
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Spider Tue 30 Oct 2018, 6:20 am
Canadian Forces Ombudsman speaks out about poor treatment of Canadian Rangers
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN October 29, 2018
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN October 29, 2018
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by RunningLight Mon 24 Dec 2018, 2:36 pm
Medical Pension
I applied for a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs for an injury attributable to my military service. My claim was denied. Can I appeal the decision?
Concerns regarding Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) pensions should be made directly to your local VAC office by calling 1-800-563-3470. The telephone number is also in the blue pages of your local directory. (See section 16 of the Ombudsman’s mandate.) http://ombudsman.forces.gc.ca/en/ombudsman-about-us/ministerial-directives.page#md-sixteen
If your claim is not approved and you do not agree with the decision, you can request a departmental review or a review hearing before the Veteran Review and Appeal Board. http://www.vrab-tacra.gc.ca/
The Bureau of Pension Advocates provides free legal assistance to any person who wants to appeal a decision before a review or appeal panel. You can also request the assistance of the Legion. http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-us/organization/bureau-pensions-advocates
Director Casualty Support Management can also assist members experiencing difficulties obtaining VAC medical pensions due to problems with medical records, or for any other reason. They can be reached by calling 1-800-883-6094.
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Garrison Sat 02 Mar 2019, 10:12 am
Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces March 1, 2019
Feb. 28 was the last day of my #CFBColdLake visit. My thanks to Col Paul Doyle and team. Their assistance helped make my meetings with the #DefenceCommunity successful.
#4WingColdLake
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Garrison Sat 02 Mar 2019, 10:14 am
Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces March 1, 2019
My visit this week to #CFBColdLake was great! I talked with #DefenceCommunity members about #NationalDefence and #CAF concerns. I look forward to doing it again soon at #CFBBagotville, #CFBKingston & the RMC.
#4WingColdLake
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Garrison Sat 02 Mar 2019, 10:22 am
Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces March 1, 2019
Does your posting involve a move? See our ABCs of Military Postings series for helpful information related to before and after you have received your posting instruction. http://ombudsman.forces.gc.ca/…/o…/abc-military-posting.page
#ABCsOfMilitaryPostings #MilitaryFamilies #CAF
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Saulman Fri 09 Aug 2019, 10:19 am
Suicide of staffer from military's ombudsman office sparks recriminations
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Aug 08, 2019
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Aug 08, 2019
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Leopard Mon 23 Sep 2019, 8:57 am
Former military ombudsman claims DND vendetta drove him into retirement
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Sep 23, 2019
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Sep 23, 2019
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Spider Tue 24 Sep 2019, 7:10 am
Ontario ombudsman says government watchdogs need more independence in wake of Walbourne departure
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Sep 23, 2019
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Sep 23, 2019
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Firestrike Sat 28 Sep 2019, 9:00 am
Caught in the watchdog crossfire: Elderly B.C. woman died with DND claim in limbo
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2019
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2019
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Leopard Wed 18 Dec 2019, 8:52 am
Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces Dec 17. 2019
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/2000-series/2020/2020-5-reserve-forces-foreign-service-arrangements.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/2000-series/2020/2020-5-reserve-forces-foreign-service-arrangements.html
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Echostar Thu 04 Mar 2021, 7:55 pm
Canadian military pilloried by former forces’ ombudsman
“I just think it was a farce. It was a dog and pony show. The allegations were meritless,” testified Gary Walbourne.
Published March 4, 2021By Dave Naylor
It was so dysfunctional, a former military ombudsman says, the Department of National Defence was like “pushing a rock uphill.”
Gary Walbourne, who in 2018 abruptly quit his $203,000-a year post after complaining his office lacked independence, made the comment to a House of Common’s defence committee, said Blacklock’s Reporter.
“I left the job early on the advice of my doctors and my own realization that no reasonable person could possibly be expected to continue in the hostile circumstances created by the Department of National Defence,” said Walbourne.
MPs had summoned Walbourne to testify and the career public servant appeared with his personal lawyer.
Walbourne claimed he became targeted by the military after he wrote a 2017 report The Case For A Permanent And Independent Ombudsman’s Office. In the report, Walbourne wrote his office had little autonomy.
“Independence, real or perceived, is not possible where someone else holds the purse strings,” said the report. “Not only is the allocation of the ombudsman’s budget determined by the department, but spending limits are imposed.”
Walbourne Wednesday said in retaliation he was then hit with trumped-up accusations of wrongdoing.
“The precise allegations being made were not disclosed. Rather, vague and cryptic descriptions such as inappropriate contracting and discriminatory hiring practices were provided. These allegations were meritless and I knew it was a hit job,” he testified.
“It was obvious this process was being used as a means of intimidation. I’ve gone through the wringer with this department. Let me tell you, there’s a whole other committee meeting we can have.
“Mine was an administrative nightmare, absolutely an impossible situation to work in.
“I wish we could have time to sit and talk about unethical, nefarious, insidious behaviour because I have a conversation that maybe someday will be told. I just think it’s a hard ride. If you go into this position and do the right thing, you know you have to agitate at times. They say calm seas don’t fill many sails.
“We need change. We keep talking about change. It just doesn’t happen. What happened to me I think was an exercise and a lesson for others.
“If you do the right thing, be prepared. But I just think it was a farce. It was a dog and pony show. The allegations were meritless, and the findings even though they were found against me can be disproved, every one of them.”
Walbourne was invited to testify as part of ongoing hearings into allegations of sexual misconduct against high-ranking military, including a former chief of the defence staff.
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Re: DND/CAF Ombudsman
by Ironman Sun 14 Mar 2021, 9:23 pm
Military ombudsman says predecessor was ‘unfairly treated,’ calls for independence
Posted March 14, 2021
https://globalnews.ca/news/7695919/military-ombudsman-independence/
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