Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank our witnesses, Dr. Nevin and Dr. Ritchie, for being here today.
From headaches and diarrhea to anxiety, hallucinations and depression—you've called it poisoning of the brain and poisoning of the central nervous system. Dr. Nevin, you said that 5% usage in the Canadian Armed Forces is tremendously higher than in the U.S. It's been pointed out that in the U.S., it's less than 1% usage.
In the Canadian Armed Forces press release, it says that “Mefloquine will now only be recommended for use if a CAF member requests it.” Why on earth would anyone request this drug? From your experience, can you speak to why this is? I know it's from the CAF. Why would it be given out? Why would somebody request this drug?