Ladies and gentlemen, I call the meeting to order.
There are two items of business to deal with today. The second item will be dealt with in camera.
The first item, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), is the motion adopted on November 20, 2007, that we be briefed on Canada's involvement in Afghanistan on a regular basis.
We're certainly pleased today have with us Brigadier General Atkinson, Director General Operations, Strategic Joint Staff.
Sir, the usual process here is for you to give your presentation, then I go around the table once to each party for one question. We try to keep it as pointed as we can, realizing what your obligations are to come forward and present this. We haven't seen anybody since the end of May, so we have a period of time to get caught up on. We'll give you the opportunity to do that for us right now, sir.
The floor is yours.