LETTER TO THE MINISTER

The Honourable David Pratt, P.C., M.P.
Minister of National Defence
National Defence Headquarters
MGen George R. Pearkes Building
Ottawa ON K1A 0K2

Dear Minister:

In accordance with section 250.17(1) of the National Defence Act, I am pleased to submit for tabling in Parliament the Military Police Complaints Commission Annual Report for 2003, entitled “Moving Forward with Commitment.”

The year 2003 has been another eventful 12 months for the Complaints Commission, highlighted by the five-year independent review of the National Defence Act conducted by the Right Honourable Antonio Lamer, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

The Annual Report offers an overview of the Complaints Commission's activities for the year, including summaries of the reviews and investigation of complaints concluded during the year. In addition, Minister, I would respectfully draw your attention to the three recommendations included in Part III of the Annual Report. This is the first time that the Complaints Commission has felt it necessary to make recommendations.

On behalf the Military Police Complaints Commission's team, I hope you will find this report both interesting and informative.

Yours truly,

Louise Cobetto
Chairperson