Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to welcome the general and the admiral. I know that an admiral should never be called a general. I have been told it is not recommended. I congratulate you for what you are doing. You are really trying to make sure that things operate smoothly.
First, General, if you get more information about new developments on the armoury issue raised by Mr. Paillé, would you be kind enough to send it to us? It is very important for us. As for the 30-day layoffs, we understand that we will be able to question the vice-chief of defence staff when he appears before us.
I have the bad habit of looking at documents in both official languages. Sometimes, I am extremely surprised. However, this is the first time that I am really struck by the figures in official documents. Let me compare the French and English versions of Exhibit H. I know that Quebecers are distinct but I did not expect to see distinct figures in the French and English versions of the documents. The figures in the French version are completely different than those in the English version. I do not understand. For example, for sonar operators, I see that the proportion of offers is 38% in French but 84% in English. Most of the figures in those documents are different in the two versions. Can you explain that? There must be a mistake.
If I may, General, I will ask my two other questions immediately before letting you answer. As far as double-dipping is concerned, we have seen some reports in newspapers. It is very costly for taxpayers. I suppose it is also very costly for the department as far as its budget is concerned. Some high-ranking individuals leave the Forces and are then re-hired the next day. In some cases, they can easily double their compensation. I would like to know what is the departmental policy on double–dipping.
Finally, I would like to have more information about your recruitment policy. I know that this is not your area of expertise and that it may be more the purview of the general responsible for cadets. I know that the Brits strongly hope that young people involved in their Cadet Program will eventually join the armed forces, whereas the Canadian policy is not the same. It is more a kind of social group, even though it is significant. I meet with them regularly.
Is anyone in the Department looking at changing the Cadet policy in order to try and get some of them interested in a career in the armed forces?