Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I just want to understand how things are being coordinated.
I appreciate, Mr. Gwozdecky, that obviously on the military side, as you mentioned, you'll let the ministers respond to those questions. But as we've noted before at this committee, on this issue and others, there's an understanding of a kind of whole-of-government approach. In terms of consultation, I'm assuming there is some back and forth between departments. Perhaps you could inform us on how DFATD is being consulted on the mission and how that's working.
I was interested to note the language in your comments, that the goals were to oppose ISIL and support people; that's great. We hear other things, like degrade and destroy, from other parts of government, and we're in a full-out war when it comes to even senior members of cabinet. This is a strategic plan that has to be put into play, and that's what you're here to describe.
First, are you being consulted by DND on what the strategy should be? Second, what are the metrics you're using for success? Many people are looking at what's happening and asking how we're measuring this. I mean, the World Food Programme, that's fine, but when you're talking about the overall goals, are there metrics or is there a real measurement you're using as government officials, one that you've been given or that you've been provided?
So first, what's the consultation like with DND and the military, from your end? Second, what are you measuring here, and if you have a measurement, could you share that with us in terms of how things are going?