National Defence committee  Yes.

National Defence committee  No.

National Defence committee  I can't speak for the specific case. Normally a medical evacuation is a process that involves many people: communication, determining the route the person goes, whether they're accompanied or unaccompanied, whether it's a STRATEVAC, whether they go via Landstuhl, so I can't speak to the specifics of this case.

National Defence committee  I'm not sure what you mean by common sense.

National Defence committee  I think that decision lies elsewhere in the department than in health services.

National Defence committee  I am concerned hearing that, yes. I was disturbed to hear that.

National Defence committee  I want to begin by thanking you, Mr. Chair, for this opportunity to speak with you and the members of the committee. I also want to thank you for your ongoing interest and support regarding the health of our men and women in uniform and our veterans. Your support is particularly important, as we know from history that interest in the mental health of veterans can fade soon after wars.

Health committee  Respectfully, we aren't letting our young people down. We have the highest ratio of mental health professionals to soldiers in all of NATO. We have evidence-based programs. We have education programs, transition programs, and third location decompression. We are preparing people for the transition back home, as well as preparing the families back home.

Health committee  Thank you very much for this opportunity to speak on Bill C-300. Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey and I represent the Canadian Forces, more specifically, Canadian Forces health services. The CF has placed a particular emphasis on suicide prevention for many years. In the interest of time, we'll limit our discussion to current efforts.

Health committee  I'm giving the opening remarks.