Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the defence committee.
I'd like to welcome our guests, Rear-Admiral John Newton, commander of MARLANT and Joint Task Force Atlantic, and Rear-Admiral Art McDonald, commander of MARPAC.
Thanks to both of you for joining us today on our study of Royal Canadian Navy naval readiness and the defence of North America.
You both have time for some comments this morning. I understand that Rear-Admiral John Newton will be leading off.
Sir, you have the floor.