I'd like to ask a question again about the RCMP witnesses. At the end of the last meeting we heard that they aren't able to come. I want to understand that a little better and express my great disappointment, especially when we heard from the Status of Women Canada witnesses who talked about the—
Oh, sorry. Pardon me. It's National Defence and the armed forces. We heard this great example from the witnesses from Status of Women Canada that the Chief of the Defence Staff has a commitment to GBA in all operational planning. It's unique in the world. I just wanted to make sure that the armed forces knew our deadline and how important this is. As a new member I need to understand a little more. Can we compel witnesses to appear? Could they not have sent us a written brief or something?