That's a good question.
I'm hopeful the new minister, Ms. Anand, will follow up and hold people accountable. I also believe she's going to make sure this time around that action is taken and we have tools to measure progress.
I found it refreshing when the department admitted publicly that almost nothing had been done despite the fact that, for over 20 years, a lot of research and many reports had been pointing out all the existing issues, including discrimination. We promised to right these wrongs and make up for the lack of action, and also ensure that measures would be taken to address these systemic issues.
So I feel the new minister is truly showing leadership and I really trust her. I wasn't surprised by what the committee said, because I just told you the same thing myself. I've briefed generals who thanked me, then did nothing. Still, it's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who did research and was ignored.
Thank you, Ms. Normandin.