I would like to resume our study on the Royal Canadian Navy, naval readiness in the defence of North America, the part the Coast Guard may play in those tasks, and how they intersect.
I would like to welcome, from the Department Fisheries and Oceans, Mario Pelletier, deputy commissioner, operations, Canadian Coast Guard; and Jeffery Hutchinson, deputy commissioner, strategy and shipbuilding, Canadian Coast Guard.
Thank you very much for coming today, gentlemen.
Mr. Pelletier, you have the floor.