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For the Sake of Fairness
The Case of Squadron Leader (Retired) Clifton Wenzel

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November 8, 2005

Investigative Team:
Suzanne Belson
Dave Clarke

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Issue/Complaint

Investigative Process

Documents provided by Mr. Wenzel

Documents requested from the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces

Summary of Facts

Seeking Permission to Retire

Reaction of the Chain of Command

Policy Guide and "the Public Interest"

Role of the Service Pension Board

Minister Reviews Request

Through the Years

Out of Time

An Appeal to Minister Graham

Findings and Analysis

1. Incomplete and inaccurate information

2. Lack of support

3. Lack of information to retiring members on the interpretation of "public interest"

4. Service Pension Board did not request missing information

5. Inconsistent application of the criterion regarding "civilian employment of public importance"

6. Overly restrictive interpretation of ‘Public Interest’

7. Decision-makers did not consider the special circumstances

Summary of Findings

The Recommendations

Summary of Recommendations

Appendix A: Referral Letter from the Minister of National Defence

Appendix B: Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, S.C. 1959

The Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, S.C. 1959, 7-8 Eliz. II, c.-21

Service Pension Board

Appendix C: Letter to the Minister of National Defence

 

 

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