I call the meeting to order.
Today we are meeting pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, June 16, 2008, on Bill C-60, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (court martial) and to make a consequential amendment to another act.
Appearing as witnesses in the first hour are General Kenneth Watkin, judge advocate general; Colonel Patrick Gleeson; and Colonel Michael Gibson.
Sir, I will leave it up to you to proceed, and then there will be a round of questions. I'm sure you're familiar with the process at the committee, and hopefully any questions that our committee members have of you, you'll be able to respond to.