Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
We'll begin our meeting.
Let me advise those from the media that since this proceeding is being televised, there is currently no need for cameras. I would ask you to depart, if you would. Thank you very much.
We're here to discuss sexual assault in the military. It's our pleasure to welcome the Chief of Defence Staff, General Thomas J. Lawson.
Also present today with General Lawson is Rear Admiral Jennifer Bennett, chief of reserves and cadets and champion for women in defence; Major General Blaise Cathcart, Judge Advocate General; Major General David Millar, chief of military personnel; and Colonel Robert P. Delaney, Canadian Forces provost marshal.
Before we begin, General, you have the condolences of this committee and I'm sure of all members of Parliament for the loss of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Bobbitt, and our wishes for a speedy recovery for the two members who were also injured in that accident.