Quite simply, we need more people. We've committed to it. It's in the Canada First defence strategy, which I would refer to you as a very important part of your coming to grips with the intentions, the plans, and the long-term commitments of the department. This plan sets out the intention to grow the department and the personnel from the current state of readiness of about 68,000 to 70,000 regular force and 30,000 reservists.
We've had a very successful recruiting period over the last few years that has seen Canadians who want to take part in and be a part of the Canadian Forces come forward in record numbers. This is in part attributable to the increased awareness of the role that the Canadian Forces play internationally, the increased attention that has come about as a result of the very active engagement by the Canadian Forces in local events, and a very deliberate attempt by the department to reach out to Canadians in a way that demonstrates that the Canadian Forces are one of the most important and most valued institutions in the country. That commitment, that budgetary allotment, is very much in recognition of our intention to continue to grow and professionalize the Canadian Forces.