Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you very much for your presentation.
I'm a military engineer with service in Afghanistan and also in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
I understand that you put forward some information, some allegations, against DCC. Minister Ambrose said she would deal with this issue if there is proof.
However, here is my question to you. You are aware that the subject that this committee is studying is readiness in the Canadian Forces, and I would like to assure you that my questions will be along those lines. I will not ask about DCC or other issues.
I just want to ask you, what contribution does the Union of National Defence Employees make to the overall readiness of the Canadian Forces?
In your opinion, as the president of the Union of National Defence Employees, what are the major contributing factors to readiness, in terms of the Canadian Forces being able to deploy at a moment's notice? Is it training, proper equipment, strategic planning? What are your insights in this regard as to how your employees are supporting this effort of the Canadian Forces to be ready?
You are an integral part of the effort of the troops to deliver their jobs. Are you giving any training? What do you think is necessary for the people in National Defence to contribute to the proper and efficient deployment of the Canadian Forces in the theatres of operation?