Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you, Minister, for being here.
Ray Novak, the chief of staff to Prime Minister Harper, testified that not only was it not political interference to ensure serious allegations were investigated and the results were reported back, but it was the responsibility of elected officials to do so. As Minister of National Defence, you are legally accountable for the direction and management of the Canadian Forces, including the chief of the defence staff, who reports directly to you. Why did you think it was not your responsibility to determine if General Vance was the best person to continue to lead Canada's military?