Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all the witnesses for appearing here at our committee today for this important study of women veterans, especially those coming from out west.
Through you, Mr. Chair, I would like to ask a question of Senator Busson.
Thank you for being here today. I know you are also running a very busy schedule. Thanks especially for your lifetime of service to our country.
You were the first female commissioner officer, the first female criminal operations officer, the first female commanding officer of a province and the first female deputy commissioner of a region. Having had all these positions, can you share with us and speak more about your experience as a woman in the RCMP, and tell us about the challenges you faced, especially specific to your gender? As well, to your knowledge, what has changed since your time in the RCMP?