As a result of their deliberations committees may make recommendations which they include in their reports for the consideration of the House of Commons or the Government. Recommendations related to this study are listed below.

Recommendation 1

That, regardless of the type of release, the Canadian Armed Forces release members only once:

• their access to a family physician has been confirmed by the relevant provincial authorities;
• Veterans have been informed of all career transition programs and all applications for such programs have been adjudicated;
• SISIP disability benefit claims have been adjudicated and, if applicable, vocational programs have been approved;
• all decisions regarding all applicable VAC programs and services have been made; and
• they have received a copy of their service records.

Recommendation 2

That the Department of National Defence amend the eligibility criteria for the Service Income Security Insurance Plan (SISIP) vocational rehabilitation program to make it available only to veterans whose medical release was not due to service.

Recommendation 3

That the Canadian Armed Forces sign a memorandum of understanding with the Royal Canadian Legion to enable  Legion’s service officers to be embedded within the transition centres.

Recommendation 4

That the Canadian Armed Forces ensure that victims of sexual misconduct can present the facts promptly to someone outside the chain of command, and that this testimony can be used to support claims for benefits and services that may later be filed with Veterans Affairs Canada.