Good morning, everyone. We're going to continue with our study on readiness of the Canadian Forces, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2).
We have joining us today as witnesses, from the Department of National Defence, Jill Sinclair, assistant deputy minister, policy; and from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Kerry Buck, who is the assistant deputy minister, international security branch and political director. She is joined by Marie Gervais-Vidricaire, director general, stabilization and reconstruction task force. Welcome, ladies.
I'll allow you each to have 10 minutes to make your opening comments.
Ms. Sinclair, you have the floor.