Veterans Affairs committee  We're both going to jump in at the same time and say, absolutely. Please, Shoba, feel free to go ahead.

Veterans Affairs committee  It's the same. For us, we're not involved with the health record or the medical record for an individual within the Department of National Defence, but we definitely would be able to support, as Shoba mentioned, our counsellors to help them through the process to access their information.

Veterans Affairs committee  Cyd, do you want to take that?

Veterans Affairs committee  I'm sorry. I thought you meant if you were.... I will say, in terms of our interaction with the team at VAC, it's been a very close relationship. The individuals who are hired within the program to do the peer support are qualified. Some have a background in social work, so they already have expertise in some of those areas.

Veterans Affairs committee  I guess there are two parts to the question. On the first piece, the collaboration with Veterans Affairs Canada, I will say, on the peer support program that is being developed right now, the two organizations are working very closely to establish a peer support program that is going to meet, I'm going to say, various needs within it.

Veterans Affairs committee  Sorry, I didn't understand the question. Could you repeat it, please?

Veterans Affairs committee  In terms of recommendation five, it doesn't fall within the sexual misconduct support and resource centre in terms of our mandate. What I will say and what's really important is that, whatever approach is taken, it remains people-centred, and individuals who have been affected by sexual misconduct have that choice in terms of where they choose to go for some of the support they need.

Veterans Affairs committee  Again, I can't speak to recommendation five, as that would be outside of our particular mandate. I would say that, for any individual it does concern, we encourage them to call the sexual misconduct support and resource centre.

Veterans Affairs committee  In our particular organization, we're dealing with individuals who are coming forward with sexual misconduct incidents or situations. We're not comparing it with a year ago, in terms of sexual assault. Any individual who comes forward to us is getting the support they need based on where they are at a given time.

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you for the question. All the programs we mentioned—the 24-7 line, the response and support coordination program, the independent legal assistance program, peer support, the restorative engagement program and the grant program—are accessible to women veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Veterans Affairs committee  I don't have an answer, but our parliamentary affairs staff are here. They can take care of that question for you.

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you, Chair. Over the past few years, the sexual misconduct support and resource centre has undergone many expansions. Today the SMSRC provides support to those affected by sexual misconduct over the age of 16, including current CAF members, former CAF members and veterans, current and former Department of National Defence public service employees, cadets, Junior Canadian Rangers and families.

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you for inviting us here again today. We really appreciate that. Since 2015, the sexual misconduct support and resource centre has been supporting Canadian Armed Forces members who have been affected by sexual misconduct. Over the last few years, the sexual misconduct support and resource centre has undergone many expansions.