Good afternoon, everybody.
We're here to continue our study on Canada's defence industrial strategy.
We have some witnesses here in the room with us today, as well as a few witnesses online. All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
As a reminder for colleagues and witnesses, if you are using your earpiece and it's plugged in but not on your ear, kindly just place it on the sticker in front of you to protect the health and well-being of our interpreters. If it's not plugged in, that's okay; it can just be beside you.
Here with us today we have Christian Leuprecht, professor, Royal Military College and Queen's University.
From Sentinel Research and Development, we have Katheron Intson, chief executive officer.
Joining us virtually online we have Ben Hendriksen, who is the mayor of the City of Yellowknife, alongside Stephen Van Dine, who is the city manager of the City of Yellowknife.
I thank everybody for joining us.
Witnesses, you'll have up to five minutes for your introductory remarks.
With that, Professor, I will turn the floor over to you.