Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you, Minister, for being here today.
I would like to start by acknowledging your passion for the Canadian Armed Forces, the equality of men and women and the protection of all its members. I apologize in advance if my questions seem to be repetitive, but I believe it is important that there be no doubts whatsoever.
The ombudsman confirmed that he was aware of the directives that governed him. He had already stated as much before this committee in 2014, and he issued a press release about how to manage cases of sexual harassment in 2015.
Do you know why he would have bypassed the options available to him and went to see you?