The potential separation between the reserve and regular forces raises an issue of perception.
In that connection, as the member for Saint-Jean, I witnessed a curious incident that occurred last spring. When we asked the Canadian Forces to intervene on the ground, we saw that the military personnel who intervened in Saint-Jean came from Valcartier. There were military personnel who came from Valcartier, which is about two hours away by road, to intervene in my riding. At the same time, on the highway, we saw military personnel coming from Saint-Jean to Valcartier to engage in manoeuvres.
Those movements resulted in a perception by the public, which does not necessarily understand these matters. It saw two forces crossing paths on the highway, whereas a lot of military personnel were available in Saint-Jean.
How do you believe that these incidents influence the perception the public has of the Canadian Forces?