National Defence committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and Ms. Mathyssen, for the question. I'd start by recognizing and accepting absolutely the concern that underlies the question and the proposal in the bill. It's a valid concern and one that we have to take seriously. I think the key in giving effect to our intention to address it is finding the right balance between addressing that concern and ensuring that an important disciplinary concern continues to be addressed; that is to say, the provision deals with an important operational and disciplinary concern.

National Defence committee  I think the key point is that the JAG's role here is to provide legal advice on options. The chief of the defence staff and the chain of command are the folks who actually provide instructions on these things. We're working closely with members of the chain of command. In fact, we've been working closely with our medical professionals as well.