Good morning, colleagues.
We are here today pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) to continue our study of the defence of North America.
We have three witnesses with us today: Ms. Jill Sinclair, the assistant deputy minister of policy, Canadian armed forces; Major-General Christian Rousseau, chief of defence intelligence, Canadian armed forces; and from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Artur Wilczynski, director general, international security and intelligence bureau.
Colleagues, although we are all quite conscious of recent events in Crimea and Ukraine, I would urge you to focus your attention on the topic at hand, in light of the changed context of our large northern neighbour.
We will start with opening statements.
Ms. Sinclair, you have the floor for 10 minutes, please.