We are working on a program with our three main allies, the United States, Great Britain and Australia. Canadian Forces Health Services and Defence Research and Development Canada are both involved.The program is called CASPEAN; it encompasses all our wounded and fallen in action. We carry out a precise assessment of their injuries, or causes of death, and the effects on their protective equipment or armoured vehicles. We conduct in-depth analysis, here in Canada and in cooperation with our allies, so that appropriate changes can be made to vehicle protection and personal equipment. As a result of that process, changes to armoured vehicles and personal equipment have been made.
On October 25th, 2011. See this statement in context.