National Defence Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-5)

Marginal note:Appointment

• 18.3 (1) The Chief of the Defence Staff may appoint an officer who has been a member of the military police for at least 10 years to be the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal (in this Act referred to as the “Provost Marshal”).

• Marginal note:Rank

  (2) The Provost Marshal holds a rank that is not less than colonel.

• Marginal note:Tenure of office and removal

  (3) The Provost Marshal holds office during good behaviour for a term not exceeding four years. The Chief of the Defence Staff may remove the Provost Marshal from office for cause on the recommendation of an inquiry committee established under regulations made by the Governor in Council.

• Marginal note:Powers of inquiry committee

  (4) An inquiry committee has the same powers, rights and privileges — other than the power to punish for contempt — as are vested in a superior court of criminal jurisdiction with respect to

  • (a) the attendance, swearing and examination of witnesses;

  • (b) the production and inspection of documents;

  • (c) the enforcement of its orders; and

  • (d) all other matters necessary or proper for the due exercise of its jurisdiction.

• Marginal note:Reappointment

  (5) The Provost Marshal is eligible to be reappointed on the expiry of a first or subsequent term of office.