It's something that we've heard. Once Canadians apply, the average wait time is one year from when you submit your application. I think all of us were sitting here and saying that by that time you're gone and you've found employment somewhere else. Thanks for that.
We've talked about the quota system. Mr. Hicks, you've expressed your opinions on that: If we can't hire veterans, then let's implement a quota system until we change that culture. I think that's the issue. While we all sit here and say, yes, we want to hire veterans, once that is translated it doesn't translate to the people actually doing the hiring down in the weeds, I would say.
What would you recommend? I've heard you say that the higher ranks are fine. They get jobs easily and they're transferable. I know you were in the room when the previous witnesses came here. There's a system in place within DND that helps transfer or sort of transfer your skills from military codes to civilian codes. Have you tried that?