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The Board, an independent administrative tribunal of the Government of Canada with its headquarters in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, hears appeals on matters relating to disability pension/award issues from Veterans and certain qualified civilians. Some Members of the Board serve in Charlottetown while others are located across the country. The Minister emphasized that candidates must have knowledge of the principles of natural justice, Veterans' issues and the interpretation and application of legislation governing Veterans' benefits as well as analytical skills, judgment and the ability to render and draft clear decisions. "I am certain", stated the Minister, "that this process will identify many qualified candidates and will allow the selection of the very best of them so that we may continue to provide the service that our Veterans so richly deserve." 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