WEBVTT NOTE recognizability 0.953 NOTE language en-us 00:00:01.180 --> 00:00:06.940 First of all I want toobviously express as always 00:00:06.940 --> 00:00:12.470 my total support for women and men who serve in the armed forces who 00:00:12.470 --> 00:00:16.590 ...to serve in safety in secure environments 00:00:16.590 --> 00:00:21.120 and also to have the supports necessary if ever 00:00:21.120 --> 00:00:27.410 they are to come forward with concerns and allegations in regards to 00:00:27.410 --> 00:00:30.830 this situation is being 00:00:30.830 --> 00:00:35.570 legend followed up appropriately by the appropriate authorities 00:00:35.570 --> 00:00:39.670 and military leadership in situations like this 00:00:40.760 --> 00:00:45.550 those authorities can make a determination to inform me 00:00:45.550 --> 00:00:50.590 in my office which they did in this case a number of weeks ago however 00:00:50.590 --> 00:00:52.090 because. 00:00:52.090 --> 00:00:54.230 As is appropriate I didn't 00:00:54.230 --> 00:01:00.610 receive the details of what is being 00:01:00.610 --> 00:01:06.310 alleged what's going on in terms of the investigation it would be 00:01:06.310 --> 00:01:11.940 inappropriate for me to comment on that investigation but I do want to 00:01:11.940 --> 00:01:17.570 remind people that whenever we are apprised of situations like this I have 00:01:17.570 --> 00:01:21.860 two main priorities first of all that the investigation 00:01:21.860 --> 00:01:26.240 the complete be rigorous and be fair? 00:01:26.240 --> 00:01:27.740 And, secondly. 00:01:27.740 --> 00:01:30.120 That if it's a situation where 00:01:30.120 --> 00:01:34.100 their concerns because someone came forward that. 00:01:34.100 --> 00:01:38.140 The wishes and supports for that complain 00:01:38.140 --> 00:01:42.860 it be always top of mind as we go through the process. 00:01:42.860 --> 00:01:47.430 At the same time I can reassure canadians that are vaccination roll-out 00:01:47.430 --> 00:01:52.370 particularly this week where we are receiving record numbers of vaccine doses 00:01:52.370 --> 00:01:57.200 of vaccine roll-out continues and is an excellent chance with brigadier general 00:01:57.200 --> 00:01:59.920 brody and her team who will continue to ensure 00:01:59.920 --> 00:02:02.720 canadians get vaccinated as quickly and safely as 00:02:02.720 --> 00:02:11.570 possible I understand all these questions and they're very legitimate questions when you? 00:02:11.570 --> 00:02:16.510 This is also not an ideal situation to be...particularly in this moment of crisis in this 00:02:16.510 --> 00:02:20.830 moment of importance on the vaccine roll-out but it is really, 00:02:20.830 --> 00:02:25.750 really important that we have proper processes in place 00:02:25.750 --> 00:02:30.520 and that any concerns be followed up on that is what all canadians 00:02:30.520 --> 00:02:35.970 expect regardless of the situations were in and, that's what's being done in this place in 00:02:35.970 --> 00:02:41.860 ...situation this is not an investigationout of my office 00:02:41.860 --> 00:02:44.520 or out of the privy council it's being 00:02:44.520 --> 00:02:49.510 handled by military leadership and the appropriate authorities so I can't give 00:02:49.510 --> 00:02:55.280 the more specific answers that you're looking for but, I would. 00:02:55.280 --> 00:03:00.020 Understand that people have questions and are hopeful that this process 00:03:00.020 --> 00:03:05.760 is going to be as I highlighted my desire for it to be fair 00:03:06.920 --> 00:03:10.190 And, rigorous you have a highlighted a 00:03:10.190 --> 00:03:13.100 ton the very real challenges 00:03:13.100 --> 00:03:18.070 and important factors to consider and to keep an eye on in any such 00:03:18.070 --> 00:03:22.910 process absolutely we need to make sure that the process is fair for everyone involved 00:03:22.910 --> 00:03:29.130 and it is complete and rigorous that's why the communications 00:03:29.130 --> 00:03:32.920 ...leadership of the military has been focused on this 00:03:32.920 --> 00:03:37.670 and my office and the privy council office have been engaged with the appropriate 00:03:37.670 --> 00:03:40.800 authorities to impress upon in the 00:03:40.800 --> 00:03:45.140 importance of following the proper rigorous process is and 00:03:45.140 --> 00:03:49.230 ...that all appropriate steps are taken.