Good morning everyone. I would like to call to order this 8th meeting of the Standing Committee on National Defence.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Thursday, March 16, 2010, we will do a brief study and receive a briefing on the rehiring of retired soldiers and staff by the department.
I am very pleased to have with us as witnesses today, from the Department of National Defence, Major General Walter Semianiw, chief of military personnel, and Gail Johnson,
Director General, Civilian Employment Strategies and Programs, Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources Civilian), and Colonel Kevin Moher, Director, Land Personnel Management, Army G1, Chief of the Land Staff.
I would like to welcome all our witnesses. Thank you very much for being with us today. You will have
about ten minutes. After that the members will be able to engage in conversation with you.
Thank you for being here. The floor is yours.