Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
We're ready to begin our business of the day. Pursuant to Standing Orders 110 and 111, the order in council appointment of Gary Walbourne to the position of ombudsman for the Department of National Defence has been referred to our committee.
The committee, according to standing orders, will examine the qualifications and competence of the appointee or nominee to perform the duties of the posts to which he or she has been appointed or nominated.
Welcome, Mr. Walbourne.