Thank you, Madam Chair.
My comments will be along the same lines as Mr. Baker's.
Prime Minister Harper appointed General Vance in the summer of 2015. I can't help but imagine what our colleagues would have said if a Liberal defence minister had sanctioned or investigated a Conservative appointment; it would have been totally legitimate to believe a baseless political attack.
It is, of course, logical that before making a decision that could lead to an investigation, the facts must be verified. Indeed, the Privy Council attempted to obtain information regarding this complaint from the ombudsman, who declined to provide any information.
I think we need to change the system so that victims can testify without fear of reprisal. Can we work towards that?