I'd like to call the meeting to order. I do apologize. We had a vote, so we're starting a bit late.
Today is the last public hearing in relation to the study of needs and issues specific to indigenous veterans.
In December 2017, the Office of the National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudsman published a report entitled ”Canadian Rangers: A Systemic Investigation of the Factors That Impact Healthcare Entitlements and Related Benefits of the Rangers”. As a committee, we'll go to Yellowknife and visit the rangers community next week. The timing is perfect.
We're pleased to welcome Gary Walbourne, Ombudsman.
Gary, we'll open it up to you for 10 minutes. I see you have Robyn Hynes and Amanda Hansen-Reeder with you. Thank you for coming.