BKells said:
Any link to official policy?
Start here: (from http://www.forces.gc.ca/hr/instructions/engraph/2004_admhrmil_e.asp?section=4&cat=4)
3.8 Exempt Duty and Training (ED&T)
Administrative procedures are detailed at ref B;
A mbr of the P Res, CIC or att mbr from the Supp Res may apply for ED&T. In any 365 days period it may be granted as follows:
up to 90 days, by the Commanding Officer (CO);
from 91 to 180 days, by the immediate higher HQ to the unit (Brigade or equivalent);
from 181 to 365 days, by the Area HQ or equivalent; and
for periods in excess of 365 days, by a Commander of a Command or their designate for that purpose.
For all other Res F sub-components or Group Principals and Primary Reserve lists, the approving authority is the officer with powers and jurisdiction of an officer commanding a command for the specific Res F sub-component or Group Principal, or their designate for that purpose. Only exceptional circumstances will be approved.
All requests shall be in writing through the chain of command prior to the ED&T start date. Except in exceptional circumstances, such as emergencies that cause the mbr to be absent for more than 30 days, requests shall not be approved/granted retroactively;
ED&T shall not be used to avoid the administrative requirements of dealing with a mbr who is non-effective; and
Except for maternity/parental (MATA/PATA) leave purposes, ED&T does not count toward qualifying svc for promotion, incentive pay, Canadian Forces’ Decoration or clasp, or the Reserve Force Retirement Gratuity (RFRG).