Thank you.
Through you to the witness, Mr. Chairman, I noticed that the Canadian Forces have five operational trauma and stress support centres in Halifax, Valcartier, Ottawa, Edmonton, and Esquimalt. I think these are excellent steps forward for care, but how are we providing care to soldiers not based in these urban centres?
Many CF bases are in rural or suburban centres, not in the major metropolitan areas. In fact, I would think that a majority perhaps live outside those areas. It's not always practical for people with mental health issues to get treatment away from their families, especially if they've already spent six months on deployment.
Are we considering satellite operations in smaller areas or innovative solutions like travelling clinics or something else?