Thank you very much.
Thank you for your testimony, General.
You have highlighted the importance of the state of readiness for the forces of all the allies. Of course, that was the main conclusion of our report on this major issue, in terms of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Could you tell me to what extent the NATO high command feels that investments in training have been protected despite budget cuts? During exercises in the past, not only in Canada but also in a number of other countries, budget cuts had an impact on training. Could you also say a few words on how you view the impact of smart defence on the capabilities of our naval forces? Of course, we talk a great deal about our recent missions in southern Europe, in Libya, in the Mediterranean region, but there is also the major challenge of the pirates in the Indian Ocean and other challenges that might entail NATO's involvement.