Welcome to the defence committee. In particular, I'd like to welcome Minister Sajjan; deputy minister John Forster; Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance; and other military members and departmental officials, to talk to us today about the new defence policy.
I believe that the minister has eight to 10 minutes' worth of opening remarks. Then we'll proceed with formal questioning and everyone will get a chance to ask the minister and departmental officials questions about the new defence policy.
Minister, you have the floor.