Thank you, Chair.
Thank you to all of our witnesses today for their excellent contributions so far and for those still to come yet.
Madame Le Scelleur, I would like to start for sure with you.
First of all, let me say—and I know it's been said once or twice already, but it can never be said enough—thank you for your service. I am sorry, and it pained me to hear about some of the experiences that you endured during your service and during your time in the forces and since.
What I would like to focus on is your experience as a veteran. In a previous round of questions, Ms. Wagantall asked you a little bit about your transition, the day you left and in the very immediate circumstances around your release. I want to take us beyond that, if I can. I'd like to hear about your experiences in the transition into civilian life.
You mentioned in your opening remarks, although I can't remember the exact quote, something about how transition to civilian life is very particularly challenging for women veterans. I want to hear, if you're willing to share with us, a little bit of your personal story and what you experienced in that transition to civilian life. What were some of the difficulties you encountered and what would you see as some of the things that could be done to improve that experience for someone like you who would be released tomorrow, for example? How can we improve their experience in transition?
Let's start there. I have a couple of other questions for you as well.