Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome to our committee, Minister, Generals, and officials of the department. First of all, I agree wholeheartedly with the opening comment with respect to the courage and dedication of our troops, and I think we all share your admiration for the work they do and the risk they take at the request of their country. That should be said first.
I can't help but say that I was rather disturbed by statements made by you in the House, Minister, a couple of days ago, suggesting that someone questioning a general was somehow unpatriotic. That seems to be not part of the Canadian tradition. Obviously we respect the military, but we have the right to ask questions and make comments about them. Again, that's not to suggest anything else.
I do want to ask a question concerning the role of the Military Police Complaints Commission. I am following up on your response to Mr. Bachand and your statement that numerous documents were made available to the MPCC. I have here a three-page memorandum that was made available to the MPCC and also to the committee of this House. It is dated December 6, 2006. It's a three-page memorandum, which--