Good morning, everyone.
We're going to continue on with our study on readiness.
For the first hour today we are joined by the Conference of Defence Associations. With us is retired Lieutenant-General Richard Evraire, who is chairman of the CDA. He also has with him retired Colonel Brian MacDonald, who is a senior defence analyst.
I welcome both of you to committee and am looking forward to your opening comments. If you can keep them to ten minutes, I'd appreciate it. You have the floor.