Thank you, Madam Chair.
I want to thank all the witnesses for being here today and for their service in the Canadian Armed Forces.
My first question goes to all the witnesses.
In the Canadian Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Action Plan, we read that “a history of attempted suicide is the number one predictor of future attempts”. It also says that self-harm increases the risk factors for suicidal behaviours.
Do the Canadian Armed Forces keep data on attempted suicide or self-harm among the members? If so, do they use those data to establish their policies?