Cessation of Reserve Service due to Illness or Injury

Topic

Cessation of Reserve Service due to Illness or Injury

Case number

• 2017-131 (F&R date: 2018-11-15)

Issue

Although the applicable policies indicate that a reservist’s Terms of Service (TOS) should not be ceased prematurely when they become ill or injured, the policies have been interpreted and applied inconsistently.  This results in unfairness, as a reservist whose TOS are prematurely terminated due to injury or illness may lose eligibility for benefits - while another reservist who remains in their position until their TOS expiry date despite injury or illness, may retain eligibility for the same benefits.  

Recommendation

That the Chief of Defense Staff direct clarification of the policies.

Final Authority Decision

The case was withdrawn at the Final Authority level.