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Annual Report 2004 - Mapping the Future
IN RECOGNITION OF MADAME LOUISE COBETTO
Chairperson
Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada
1999 - 200.
It is with both gratitude for her exceptional contribution and a degree of sadness that the Military Police Complaints Commission acknowledges the completion of Madame Louise Cobetto's five-year term as Chairperson on November 30, 2004.
As Chairperson, Madame Cobetto was guided by her deep respect for the men and women of the Canadian Forces and Canadian Forces Military Police, and by her understanding of the prominent role these institutions play in defining Canada to Canadians and to the world - a respect and understanding she inspired in all who have had the privilege of working with her.
Establishing this new organization, while simultaneously managing the successful introduction of civilian oversight to Canada's military police service is, in itself, a truly remarkable achievement. That the Complaints Commission stands today as an effective, efficient organization, and makes an important contribution to the Canadian Forces, is lasting testament to her ongoing and tireless dedication to the pursuit of excellence.
Madame Cobetto's approach to this pioneering work of the Complaints Commission reflected her uncompromising commitment to the laws of natural justice, and her belief that it is as important to respect the spirit of the law, as it is as to follow its letter. It was her conviction that the Complaints Commission should strive always to fulfill the intent of the Parliament of Canada, to be a fair and impartial overseer and, when necessary, a defender of the principles of transparency and fairness that are the foundation of the military police complaints process.