I call this meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone.
Welcome to meeting number 32 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence.
Today's meeting is in hybrid format, pursuant to the motion adopted by the House on January 25, 2021. The members will be present in person or through Zoom. The proceedings will be made available on the House of Commons website. So you are aware, the webcast will always show the person speaking, rather than the entirety of the committee.
If interpretation is lost, please let us know right away. We want to make sure everyone can fully participate in today's debate.
I think we have one member here in person. Madam Gallant, welcome. That will be easy.
As a reminder, all comments by members should be addressed through the chair.
As a reminder, to myself as much as everyone else, please try to speak slowly and clearly. When you're not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
With regard to a speaking list, the committee clerk and I will do the best we can to maintain a consolidated order of speaking for those participating virtually or in person.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), the committee is meeting today to consider a request, received by the clerk and submitted by four members of the committee, to discuss the request for additional witnesses for the study of addressing sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former chief of the defence staff, Jonathan Vance.
I will now open the floor for debate.
Go ahead, Mr. Bezan.