I call the meeting to order.
I'd like to welcome Peter Jennings from Australia. He is the executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. We're just winding down our look at the Royal Canadian Navy, naval readiness, and the defence of North America.
Australia has come up a number of times throughout our study. It looks as though the timing is good. We heard you were in town, and it was timely that you would come to give us your perspective on how your country does things. Best practices would be appreciated, and certainly you can share with us things that maybe haven't worked out so that we can perhaps avoid some pitfalls that we may face in what we're trying to achieve.
I want to thank you very much for coming. I apologize for being late. You have the floor for your opening comments.