I call the meeting to order.
I'd like to welcome you all to the defence committee to discuss your appointments. I'd like to congratulate everybody.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 110 and 111, we have the Order in Council appointment of Ms. Jody Thomas to the position of deputy minister of national defence, the appointment of William Matthews to the position of senior associate deputy minister of national defence, the appointment of Gordon Venner to the position of associate deputy minister of national defence, and the appointment of Geneviève Bernatchez to the position of Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Congratulations.
I was told that each of you will speak, so I'll just run down the line.
Ms. Thomas, you have the floor.