Well, let me say, Mr. Minister, that, obviously, all of us recognize that it's the bravery of women who have come forward to tell their stories that allows any progress on these issues whatsoever. But, at the highest level, we cannot have a person with multiple allegations of sexual misconduct in charge of the program to combat sexual misconduct in the military. Without judging whether or not he is guilty of any of those allegations, it's a mark that impairs the ability to build trust within the Canadian Forces.
On February 19th, 2021. See this statement in context.