Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Good morning and welcome General Natynczyk, Deputy Minister, gentlemen. Thank you for being here this morning.
In October, when you and the minister appeared before the committee, I asked you a number of questions and you agreed to submit a written response; however, I have not yet received any answers. I would appreciate that you keep your word and provide me with these answers.
The Minister of National Defence and the Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the member for Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, my region, said that, by 2010, the Bagotville expeditionary squadron would reach its operational level of 250 members of the Canadian Forces. They also said that they still expected to meet the 2015 deadline for the expeditionary squadron: 550 military and 100 civilian members.
Can you confirm whether you are acting in accordance with these statements?