Ombudsman's Commendation for Complaint Resolution

2006 Winners

Colonel Denys Guérin

As Special Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Human Resources (Military), Colonel Denys Guérin displayed a remarkable commitment to fairness and a profound respect for the welfare of serving and former Canadian Forces members. Demonstrating exceptional leadership and a determination to address instances of real injustice, Colonel Guérin employed innovative solutions to resolve a number of specific personnel issues that others refused to address. As a result of Colonel Guérin’s compassion and dedicated efforts, several serving and former members of the Canadian Forces received the respect and fair treatment for which they were searching.

Commander Frank Vandervoort

Through his determined efforts and commitment to fairness, Commander Frank Vandervoort made a real and positive difference in the lives of nearly one hundred fifty Canadian Forces members deployed abroad as part of the international campaign against terrorism. When he was informed of a significant inequity related to special clothing allowances for Electronic, Mechanical and Engineering Section technicians deployed to Camp Mirage, Commander Vandervoort demonstrated exemplary leadership in pursuing a timely, innovative and fair solution for all of those Canadian Forces members involved.

Mr. John Wickett

Through his extraordinary dedication and compassion, Mr. John Wickett has provided invaluable assistance to countless Canadian veterans and former Canadian Forces members in need. Always going well beyond what was asked or expected of him, Mr. Wickett has helped to correct real injustices and inequities at both the individual and broader systemic level. Most notably, Mr. Wickett was instrumental in the successful implementation of the Chemical Warfare Agent Testing Program and in helping former soldiers and their families come to terms with a difficult period in Canada’s history.