Okay.
The witnesses were all invited. The plan for Friday is to have Madam Sherman, who has confirmed for next Friday, and Mr. Boland. We have not heard back from any other witnesses. Is that correct?
The clerk says that he is in discussion with one other witness from that list right now, so that's all we have for now.
As for the production of papers, they are in the possession of the law clerk at this present time.
Are there any other questions? All right. Then let's leave 20 minutes. Will that be enough at the end of the meeting to do the committee business?
Then let's carry on and we'll come back to these issues with 20 minutes left to go in the meeting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the committee is resuming its study to address sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance.
With us today by video conference is Mr. Ray Novak, former chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper.
Thank you very much, Mr. Novak, for accepting our invitation. I would like to now invite you to make an opening statement. Please go ahead.