Mr. Chair, thank you for the invitation to appear in front of the committee to contribute to this important study, the study of the care of ill and injured in the military.
If you'll allow, Mr. Chair, I'll switch between French and English.
As Assistant Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, I am responsible for providing timely and relevant advice on science and technology to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. In parallel, I also serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), and am responsible for managing DRDC research centres across the country.
Defence Research and Development Canada provides DND and the Canadian Armed Forces the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada's interests at home and abroad. Our purpose is to provide the best advice, best knowledge and the best solutions available.