There were a couple of comments/questions regarding the administration of The Salvation Army. Firstly, the executive director for the Railside Distribution Centre is on the provincial "Sunshine List" results from the fact that The Salvation Army receives government funding for some of its social service operations. This funding obligates the organization to supply the names and annual salaries of those receiving more than $100K. It does not, however, indicate that the particular operation centre where the named employee is engaged actually receives government funding.

Secondly, it is important to distinguish between the commissioned Salvation Army officers (ordained ministers) and those employed in administrative or operational responsibilities. The officers, while not subject to a vow of poverty, receive less than $40K annually (included in this amount are housing and vehicle allowances). The CEO - Commissioner Brian Peddle (territorial commander), the CAO - Colonel Floyd Tidd (chief secretary) and other members of the cabinet are all commissioned (ordained) Salvation Army officers. None of those on the "Sunshine List" are commissioned officers. It has been understood that it costs to engage professionally qualified personnel, particularly in the business section of the organization, to ensure capable direction and oversight to the financial, property and public relations/development departments.

Thank you for your compassionate reporting of the two breaking stories relative to The Salvation Army. It is sad when such public trust is invested in the organization and those tasked with maintaining that trust fail both the organization and the public that is served.

It would be appreciated if my name was not divulged as I am a retired Salvation Army officer and, officially, any comment from the organization is to come from a public relations department representative.

Is that why Dollarama known as the real company name Chartel have too many toys in their inventory they are selling off as a result of this robbery? It is odd and strange that some of Dollaramas stores are overstocked with mismatched toys.