National Defence committee  Yes, sir. I didn't have a decompression. I was in a tent by myself at the Kandahar airfield. I didn't have any support. Nobody was with me.

National Defence committee  Yes, sir. I've been told by other soldiers that they have gone through the same thing.

National Defence committee  Sir, yes, I grew up with three German Shepherd dogs. I have to say that I've always been a dog lover. It's in my nature to be around dogs. I believe this program could work for anyone. Dogs do such amazing things. They're very loyal. They will react with you if you're having an

National Defence committee  Well, sir, having a dog.... I mean, it would be pretty hard to take a horse into a shopping mall.

National Defence committee  Yes. Being present with the dog 24 hours a day gives you that 24-hour support. It's almost like counselling. You have that therapy with you all the time. Rather than going to see a psychologist, say, once a month, having the dog there all the time prevents chaos.

National Defence committee  Sir, I had nothing to do with the artillery. Our job with the civil-military cooperation team was that basically we would go out and build schools and water wells, provide children and families with food and clothing, and provide tentage for the refugee camps.

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  No, sir. I visited the Role 3 very briefly. I was diagnosed there with severe PTSD, but I felt abandoned.

National Defence committee  Sir, I actually wasn't at PRT very much. I was a relief driver and gunner. I did a lot of dismounted operations. I was involved in several combat operations. I witnessed vehicles hitting IEDs. I was involved in several firefights with the Taliban. I spent a lot of time predomin

National Defence committee  Sir, I purchased Luna from a pet store. It cost around $150 as well. As you said, yes, the vet bills and things add up. It's not cheap to bring the dog to a veterinarian. It's a minimum of $100. It's very challenging at times.

National Defence committee  Sir, I'd like to add on that. The United States and the United Kingdom both endorse and fund psychiatric service dogs for their soldiers, so the science is there.

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  Sir, in a way it makes my condition worse, because I don't know what I'm going to do. I love working with dogs. I love the fact that we are helping other soldiers with the dogs. Since the W5 story came forward, several soldiers have come forward now. The JPSU in Shilo is packed f

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  Sir, right now, my place of duty is I am going to school and upgrading my high school education. I think it's important that I have that.