Mr. Chair, the question was this. Since the minister was briefed, did he take notes at that briefing with the chief of the defence staff, Katie Telford and Gerry Butts on the RCMP investigation?
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Mr. Chair, the question was this. Since the minister was briefed, did he take notes at that briefing with the chief of the defence staff, Katie Telford and Gerry Butts on the RCMP investigation?
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Mr. Chair, did the minister take notes, and is it customary for a chief of the defence staff, the Minister of National Defence and the two most senior staff of the Prime Minister's Office not to take notes at a meeting to discuss a serious issue?
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Mr. Chair, the minister said that the chief of the defence staff reports to him, and therefore he should be able to answer the questions about the chief of the defence staff.
On January 9, 2017, did the chief of the defence staff brief you, Katie Telford and Gerry Butts on the RCMP investigation?
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Mr. Chair, when the chief of the defence staff was briefed by the RCMP on their investigation into Vice-Admiral Norman, under what authority was he briefed about a supposedly independent ongoing investigation?
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Mr. Chair, would the minister consider an issue that ultimately results in a three-star general being removed from duty in the Canadian Forces and charged by the RCMP for breach of trust a serious issue, yes or no?
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Mr. Chair, the question was about the deputy minister, not the chief of the defence staff. It was about the authority of the deputy minister over military personnel.
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Mr. Chair, what authority does the deputy minister have over senior military personnel, specifically generals and admirals?
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Mr. Chair, who does the deputy minister of the Department of National Defence report to?
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Mr. Chair, is it the responsibility of all members of the Canadian Forces who serve in uniform to be free from real or perceived partisanship and political engagement?
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Mr. Chair, who approves the senior military appointments, particularly the chief of the air staff, maritime staff, land staff and the vice-chief of the defence staff?