Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I'd like to welcome, again, the Canadian Forces and staff from the department.
Earlier this week this committee heard about the reserves, 2,000 in Quebec, who argued that the important role they're playing in supporting the Afghan mission is, in effect, undermining the regimental system and calling into question the very survival of the reserves. Do you agree with that statement, and could you elaborate on the role the Canadian Forces is playing in terms of the reserves?