The Canadian Forces is working to strip Col. Russell Williams of his rank, military decorations and honours as quickly as possible but admitted it can do nothing about taking away his pension. After the process is completed, which the military hopes will be within 30 days, Williams will not be permitted to call himself a retired colonel and will simply be a civilian, officials said during a teleconference Monday afternoon. Military officers who leave the military in a regular way, for example, are entitled to use their rank as a retired officer. The military acknowledged it cannot do anything about Williams's pension and he is entitled to it unless the government takes steps to strip him of it. It would be up to the federal government to enact legislation, for example, said Brig.-Gen. Neville Russell, director general of air personnel. The military would not play a role in the pension issue and has no way of removing it, he said. When asked about future screening of officers in the Canadian military, Russell said there is a review of the process and the military is looking at the issue. Beyond the initial screening of military recruits and annual performance evaluations, there will be additional tests implemented within the next year, officials said. Williams was relieved of his command at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, in eastern Ontario, after the charges were laid in February, but he kept his rank. Williams pleaded guilty Monday in Belleville, Ont., to all 88 charges against him — including two counts of first-degree murder, two counts each of sexual assault and forcible confinement and 82 breaking-and-entering and attempted breaking and entering charges. Russell said the acts by Williams were a "terrible betrayal of the trust" of the military and of the people of Canada. Military police were involved in the investigation of Williams, a military spokesman confirmed, but there will not be a court martial. SO BELOVED CANADIANS, Our Great PM Harper won't comment on the Williams case but urges MPs to pass a bill. Should a bill be passed or keep the laws? SPEAK OUT CANADA!! SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU WANT A BILL PASSED TO LET THE VICTIMS GET THE MONEY AND ALL PROCEEDS FROM HOLLYWOOD, TIFF, CANNES, BOOKS AND EVEN VICTORIA'S SECRET...UMMM I MEANT WILLIAMS SECRET (NOT EVEN FUNNY)...SIGN NOW...

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