R.I.U. | Rights in Uniform

Safeguarding Rights Within the Ranks.

R.I.U. is a veteran-led consulting group dedicated to safeguarding procedural fairness within the Canadian Armed Forces administrative system.

Who We Are

R.I.U. — Rights in Uniform is a veteran-led consulting group dedicated to safeguarding procedural fairness within the Canadian Armed Forces administrative system.

Founded by a former Canadian Armed Forces member with lived institutional experience, R.I.U. was established to address a critical gap in systems navigation: access to clear understanding of rights, safeguards, and procedural protections—particularly for members at junior ranks.

Administrative reviews, investigations, medical employment limitations, grievance processes, and release decisions which can carry significant long-term consequences. Yet many members move through these processes without structured guidance or clarity regarding policy safeguards and documentation standards.

R.I.U. exists to restore balance.

We provide structured, policy-grounded consulting designed to strengthen members before, during, and alongside formal administrative processes. Our approach is evidence-based, documentation-focused, and strategically disciplined.

We do not replace legal counsel. We strengthen position, clarity, and preparation.

R.I.U. operates Canada-wide, offering hourly and flat-fee consulting services to members and veterans navigating complex administrative environments. Procedural integrity protects institutional integrity.

Safeguarding Rights Within the Ranks. — Founder, R.I.U. C.E.O. of Rights in Uniform

Arianna Nolet

Fee Structure

Initial Consultation

$350

90-minute strategic advisory session.

Hourly Advisory

$275/hr

Ongoing case advisory and documentation review.

Flat-Fee Packages

Custom

Structured case packages tailored to complexity.

Core Services

Administrative Process Consulting — Canadian Armed Forces
Strategic Case Review
Comprehensive review of administrative files, including retention decisions, AR/MEL processes, career limitations, release actions, and grievance records. We assess procedural compliance, documentation integrity, policy alignment, and decision-making frameworks to identify strengths, vulnerabilities, and strategic positioning considerations.
Administrative Navigation
Structured guidance for members navigating CAF administrative systems, including:
Administrative Reviews Medical Employment Limitations (MEL) Universality of Service considerations Career Manager decisions Recorded Warnings & Remedial Measures Release item classifications Retention determinations Post-release administrative matters Our role is to clarify procedural safeguards, timelines, documentation requirements, and policy frameworks governing each stage of the process. Investigative Advisory Independent analysis of administrative investigations and fact-finding processes within institutional frameworks.
This includes review of:
Military Police investigative timelines, Unit-level fact-finding inquiries, Harassment and workplace conduct investigations, Administrative conduct reviews, Evidence handling and documentation flow
We assess procedural sequencing, disclosure integrity, and compliance with governing directives and policies.
Documentation Structuring
Strategic organization and drafting support for: Grievances, Notices of Intent, Representations to decision-makers, Medical submissions, Administrative rebuttals, Policy-based submissions, Redress requests
Clear documentation strengthens position, improves clarity of record, and ensures procedural issues are properly framed.
Grievance & Redress Strategy Advisory support for members pursuing formal redress within CAF systems, including: Internal grievance mechanisms, Procedural fairness concerns, Administrative reconsideration requests, Appeals within institutional frameworks, Strategic positioning prior to tribunal or judicial review.
We focus on preparation, structure, and policy-grounded positioning — ensuring members understand their rights, safeguards, and documentation obligations.
Institutional Accountability Review Structured evaluation of administrative authority, including whether actions were exercised in accordance with governing policies, delegated authority frameworks, and procedural safeguards embedded within CAF administrative systems.
Our Focus All services are centered exclusively on administrative processes within the Canadian Armed Forces and related institutional frameworks affecting serving members and veterans.
We do not replace legal counsel.
We strengthen clarity, structure, and procedural positioning.