Welcome to our Standing Committee on National Defence, meeting number 36.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), for today's agenda, we are continuing the study on the next generation of fighter aircraft.
We're continuing our study on the next generation of fighter aircraft.
We have with us as witnesses from the
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 11, Mr. David Chartrand, President, Directing Business Representative Organizer.
Welcome. We are pleased to have you with us.
We also have Mr. Pierre Grenier, President of the Factory Committee, Local Section 712.
Welcome, Mr. Grenier.
We also have with us, from the Canadian Auto Workers Union, Jerome Dias, assistant to the national president; Dawn Cartwright, national representative; and Roland Kiehne, president of Local 112. Welcome.
Each association will have 10 minutes for a presentation, and after that the members will ask you questions.
Maybe I can start with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Mr. Chartrand, you have the floor for 10 minutes, and after that it will be Mr. Dias.
Thank you very much.