I call the meeting to order.
This is the 24th meeting of the Standing Committee on National Defence, studying Canada and the defence of North America.
Welcome back to Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd.
With him today is Commodore Donovan and Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Michel Vigneault.
Thank you for coming to talk about the Canadian navy, naval readiness, and the defence of North America. It's nice to see you again. I don't think I saw you on the Hill on Navy Day, but I know you were probably somewhere around town.
The floor is yours, sir.