Madam Chair, I thank the member for her service. I know this was part of her life that she spent in uniform and I want to thank her for that.
I will confirm that our intention is to make no reductions whatsoever in front line health providers. That includes mental health services that I just spoke of which are available across the country and continue to grow in terms of our commitment to double for the number of individuals who are in the employ of the Canadian Forces.
I can indicate that we have relocated some of the services that were available in Ottawa to a base in Petawawa so they can be more accessible and closer to those military members, their families and veterans when they need it most.