I obviously agree.
I'd like to add that a lot of research has been done, in terms of barriers to women in the military around the world. Some may be actual barriers or the perception of barriers. We certainly have what Major Perron mentioned, such as the impact of moving on family situations and the perception of a military institution where sexual violence is endemic. That could be a perception, but also a reality. Perception prevents people from joining, but also from moving up.
There is a career penalty for motherhood and the ability to get time off. It's not just the perception because we've read it in the news, but this idea that you have to choose between your career and your family as you go up the ranks becomes even more apparent. There are socially constructed gender norms, like the male-dominated space and the notion that you have to take on masculine traits, that you have to act like a man, in order to be accepted as one of the guys. These factors add up to create an environment that is not always conducive to women wanting to remain. This applies to diverse groups as well, specifically in terms of the LGBTQ2 community. That environment of harassment and discrimination certainly has a role to play.
I think it's extremely important to want to create a conducive environment and address all the commitments that have been identified by DND and the CAF. If these commitments are carried through, all taken together, including a change of mindset and a change of culture, that could lead to some changes.