Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you so much, Minister, for being here. It seems like the second time in about a month.
Deputy Minister, it's always great to be at the table with another Nova Scotian. Thank you and your team for being here. I appreciate it.
Minister, I'm interested in some of the more important capital projects we've been able to deliver on recently for the Canadian Armed Forces.
I don't need to tell you that Halifax Shipyard is right across the harbour from Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. As you also know, the steel for our wonderful AOPS is cut in Dartmouth. Shipbuilding is very important to my community.
I wonder if you could tell us a little more about the announcement you made last week in Halifax and its impact on the Canadian navy. Maybe you could touch on the naming and recent launching of the Harry DeWolf, its impact on our navy, and the next steps before it becomes operational.