Mr. Minister, there appears to be a realization with regard to the Department of National Defence, in terms of its capabilities, that you've identified in your budget and your Canada First defence strategy, which is that they can't be achieved within the 20-year plan given the funding envelope that's available. Could you respond to that and, as well, respond to the issue of the pressures that you have in terms of the core responsibilities, coupled with ongoing challenges in terms of overseas deployments? This is obviously going to create more pressure on the defence department, and on your budget and your ability to respond.
On December 3rd, 2009. See this statement in context.