Mr. Chair, thank you very much.
I have a brief question for Ms. Thomas and Lieutenant-General Parent, and I'm hoping to share the rest of my time with Ms. Romanado.
My question is about the Canadian Armed Forces as an employer in 2017 for men, women, and Canadians of minority gender identity and expression. We have voted appropriations of $333 million for a pay increase. We had the announcement yesterday, the apology, by the Prime Minister to the LGBTQ2 community.
Where do you see the Canadian Forces not just as an economic opportunity for Canadians but also as an inclusive workforce that reflects our current diversity? How can you each apply your personal leadership to make sure we do even better?