# 2024-109 Careers, Judge Arbour Rec. 10 – sexual-related files

Case summary

F&R Date: 2025-07-07

The grievor disputed the revocation of his reliability status, stating that the information he voluntarily disclosed in a security interview was inaccurately represented and he had not been offered a fair opportunity to address the allegations against him. As redress, the grievor requested reinstatement of his security status and clearance, the reversal of all administrative actions resulting from the revocation, and an offer to re-enroll in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). 

As the decision being grieved concerned a decision made by the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, article 7.13 (b) of the Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces applied and the grievance was therefore referred directly to the Final Authority (FA). 

The Committee found that the revocation of the grievor's reliability status was justified and reasonable given the supporting evidence. Upon application of National Defence Security Orders and Directives Security Standard 4B, the Committee found that the grievor had previously been made aware of the CAF's security concerns, continued to place himself in risky situations, and caused doubt in his ability to safeguard CAF information and assets by placing his own personal interests above the CAF's security interests. The Committee recommended that the FA not afford the grievor redress.