Good day, everybody. Welcome to our study on the naval readiness of Canada. I'd like to welcome our two witnesses today. From Halifax, we have Mr. Ken Hansen, thank you for coming to us today by teleconference, and in committee today, in person, is retired commodore Eric Lerhe. Thank you for being here.
Each of you gentleman will be given 10 minutes. I would like to start with Ken Hansen from Halifax, just in case we have an issue with the video later in the testimony.
Having said that, sir, you have the floor for 10 minutes.