Status of Women committee  One suggestion I might have is that they hold round tables within their sessions or town halls within units. The leaders of those units can ask for specific feedback. I think it could be part of a rating system of accountability. If there was feedback that came from that, one ho

Status of Women committee  For the question regarding the LGBT Purge Fund, a $15-million to $25-million fund established as a measure emerging from the class action lawsuit launched by victims of the LGBT purge in Canada, it is estimated that some 9,000 people were subject to systemic discrimination betwee

Status of Women committee  I would also recommend better training, recalling the history of the military with the emotions and power of that experience. Telling real people's stories makes them more relatable, and I think it holds people to a higher level of account when they're thinking about their own ac

Status of Women committee  My experience in knowing precisely how these young women, in particular at RMC and other feeder organizations, will form the officer cadre is not as current as it might be, so I would just indicate that. We know the condition of young women now, particularly going to university,

Status of Women committee  Absolutely.

Status of Women committee  That's about recruiting. That's about seeing yourself serving your country. The idea that we're a diverse military has a long way to go. Women only make up 15% of the Canadian Armed Forces. We need more diversity, just like in all walks of Canadian life. In terms of the military

Status of Women committee  I don't know if there's actually a systemic reason. I think there seem to be some people on bases who I'm talking to and who would like to set them up, so it's probably a matter of leadership. I think support from political leadership within the military, to just simply make it

Status of Women committee  It was a sad time. Thank you very much.

Status of Women committee  Fundamentally, I'm a supporter of the Canadian Armed Forces. They matter to our country. I believe they uphold the best values of our country, and I appreciate the sacrifice, dedication and commitment of people who serve their country in this way. I wanted to be one of them for

Status of Women committee  I think that tone-setting at the earliest opportunity from the Canadian Armed Forces is absolutely vital. As part of the recruitment process and some of the early indications.... I think that there is not only the expression of the exciting part of the military, which obviously i

Status of Women committee  Weed out those who can't conform to it.

Status of Women committee  Thank you for inviting me here today. I'm a veteran. I'm a 30-year public servant. Currently, I'm employed by the Department of Justice here in Ottawa. I'd like to simply make it clear that I'm speaking in my own personal capacity and on behalf of the LGBT Purge Fund. I am a ve