Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you very much, Minister and all who are appearing before the committee.
I have a question to you, Minister. I served in Afghanistan. National Defence and the minister, after ten years of darkness, provided us with equipment and with great care in the 12 years of operation in Afghanistan, so I am thanking you all—including the CSE, that provided us with the fusion centre and provided us with great services in fulfilling our mission abroad.
Minister, the Department of National Defence is seeking approximately $35 million to modernize the Aurora aircraft. Can you explain to us the importance of the Aurora and how this investment is going to affect the capability of our air force?