We have unanimous consent to move ahead with the letters of thanks and appreciation, and congratulations on the retirement of the outgoing generals and admirals, and go on from that standpoint. We shall do that. Thank you.
With that, let's get on with our business at hand, which is the study of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Appearing as a witness today is Professor Ian Holloway, who is the dean of the faculty of law at the University of Calgary. From the Canadian Forces Grievance Board we have Bruno Hamel, who is the chairperson. Appearing as an individual is retired Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-Marie Dugas, who is the former director of the Canadian Forces defence counsel services.
Thank you all for appearing. I hope you can keep your opening comments to less than 10 minutes.
Professor Holloway, you have the floor.