Mr. Chairman, I think we missed the boat at this meeting. We can all blame each other.
My friend Roger spoke about the need for the Canadian Legion in northern Ontario. It is true that the Canadian Legion is necessary there, but the purpose of this meeting was not to talk about the Legion, but rather about the ombudsman and the charter. I think we all missed the boat by getting sidetracked in a discussion about the Canadian Legion, rather than listening to what the witnesses had to say about the ombudsman and the charter.
We should be careful. This is not a piece of advice, but rather a recommendation for the clerk. We should clearly inform our witnesses that we have invited them to discuss the ombudsman and the Veterans Charter, not their association or the problems various people may have.
That is my opinion. If you felt insulted, I apologize. I have always spoken frankly and I say what I think, but sometimes I may get a little carried away.