Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to meeting No. 46 of the Standing Committee on National Defence. Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, December 6, 2010, we are going to hear testimony from witnesses regarding Bill C-41.
We have witnesses with us. I want to thank the Honourable Peter MacKay for being with the committee.
I know, Peter, that Brigadier-General Bernard Blaise Cathcart is with you.
Thanks for being with us.
We'll start right now. You have 10 minutes, Minister. Thank you very much.