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.

Recommendations on Systemic Issues web feed (http://www.mgerc-ceegm.gc.ca/feed-fil/rec-eng.xml)

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

**2016**
Subject	F&R Date	Case #
Alignment of Performance Evaluation Report (PER) ranking instructions with the Canadian Forces Personnel Appraisal System Policy (CFPAS)	2016–02–11	2015-304
Defence Public Affairs Learning Centre’s (DPALC) Progress Review Board (PRB) Process	2016–05–25	2016-036
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
Recognition of Common-Law Status (CLS) between two Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.	2016–06–09	2016-090
Revision of Geographical Boundaries Guidelines	2016–05–09	2016-031

**2015**
Subject	F&R Date	Case #
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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