Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to extend my sincere thanks to all the witnesses who are with us today, and I also want to thank them for their service to the country.
We know just how much the members of the Canadian Armed Forces care about the welfare of the Afghan people, especially their brothers in arms who helped them on the ground. Once again, I want to thank them for being here. They stand in solidarity with the Afghan people; of that, there is no doubt.
The purpose of Operation Aegis was to evacuate Afghans with a significant or enduring relationship with the Government of Canada. That more or less describes the mission.
General Eyre, for the benefit of all those watching today's proceedings, can you tell us the criteria to determine whether a relationship is significant or enduring?