Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Côté and Ms. McFadyen, for being here.
We've had a very interesting number of meetings on the issue of an ombudsman for our veterans and your input is greatly appreciated.
One of the questions I would have asked, I think, you've answered by not mentioning it. At no time did you say that such a veterans ombudsman would be part of your office and answer to you. I gather you're satisfied that such an ombudsman position would be totally separate from your own office and operate exclusively for veterans. I think that's a happy opinion, on my part--