Good afternoon.
We're going to start our meeting number 44.
Welcome to the Standing Committee on National Defence.
I want to welcome our witnesses.
Mr. Skinner, from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, thank you for being with us.
We also have with us Mr. McCurdy, from the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union.
Thank you for being with us.
Also, appearing as individuals, we have Mr. Breen and Mr. Hann.
Welcome.
From the Syndicat canadien des communications, de l'énergie et du papier, we have Mr. Murphy and also Mr. Kelly.
Thank you for being with us.
I will give the floor to Mr. Skinner for five to seven minutes. After that, the other witnesses will have the same time to make their first comments to all members.
Mr. Skinner, you have the floor.