Many analysts believe that we should take advantage of the post-Afghanistan period to start a complete overhaul of the Canadian Forces. In his report on the transformation of government, lieutenant-general Leslie recommended the reassignment of 3,500 public servants to more important tasks, the reduction of headquarters staff as well as the reduction of the funding of the Canadian Forces.
Do you believe that the readiness of the Canadian Forces could be maintained despite those proposals or that it would be jeopardized?