Letter of Transmission to the Minister

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's Annual Report for 2004.

The Complaints Commission saw significant changes during 2004, including the departure of its first Chairperson, Madame Louise Cobetto, whose five-year term expired November 30, 2004.

Earlier in the year, the Complaints Commission underwent a major corporate restructuring. As a result, the Complaints Commission is a smaller organization, but no less dedicated to providing Canadians with effective and efficient civilian oversight of Canadian Forces Military Police.

This Annual Report describes in more detail the changes at the Complaints Commission, as well as an overview of its activities for the year, including summaries of some of its reviews and investigations.

On behalf of the staff of the Military Police Complaints Commission, I trust you will find the report both interesting and informative.

Yours truly,

Henry Kostuck,
Interim Chairperson

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