Mr. Chair, if I might briefly add to the previous comments by the deputy and the vice-chief, some Canadians may be unaware that the Department of National Defence maintains a separate health system and conducts research into areas specific to soldiers, their families, and their service.
Mr. Opitz mentioned this, and I should also have complimented Ms. Moore for her previous military service in the field of health. It is a component of the Canadian health care system that's quite unique. It's meant to serve and meet the needs of Canadian military personnel, and it will be extremely important as we go forward. I would take the opportunity to point out that this is an area in which we have been investing quite significantly, in addition to the issue of mental health and psychological injury, which is also associated with service in combat and sometimes even in training.
This is an extremely important part of our budget. There is research associated with it. To quote Vice-Admiral Donaldson, this is something that literally saves lives.