Mr. Speaker, my question is for the minister of defence.
Two days ago, the defence minister stated in this House that the suicide rate in the Canadian Forces is, and I quote: "about half the rate of Canadian society as a whole".
The reality is as follows: in the last four years on record, the Canadian average was 13.2 per 100,000 people, compared to more than 20 for the same number of people in the armed forces.
In light of these facts, does the minister still stand by the statement he made two days ago in this House denying any problem in the armed forces?