Mr. Chairman, obviously, the member can issue any notices or opinions that he deems appropriate. All I can do is to talk about what I know and of my experience. There are perhaps a couple of points I would like to make.
First of all, my predecessor did table a report on the issue of post-traumatic stress syndrome. The report contained 23 recommendations, if memory serves me well. This resulted in an initial follow-up, which allowed us to see that several of Mr. André Marin's recommendations were implemented. We are in the process of completing another review of our initial recommendations, which will take into account what was done and what was not done. The report will be made public during the first quarter of 2007.
I will talk about my personal experience. Since I became the ombudsman for the Canadian Forces, that is since August 2005, there has never been, by any general, admiral, minister, political person or senior official whatsoever, any direct or indirect attempt, open or secret, discrete or not... I could even swear on the Bible. However, what ever happened in the office before I took up my position, I cannot obviously attest to. You would have to speak to the person who held the position at the time.
For myself, I can tell you that that has never happened, and were it to happen, I would make sure to take the strong and courageous steps necessary. That is the responsibility of someone who holds a position like mine.