Having resolved our technical issues, I bring this meeting to order.
This is the 38th meeting of the Standing Committee on National Defence.
We have with us today Dr. Lajeunesse from St. Francis Xavier University, and Dr. David Perry, who is here in person, from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Both of you are familiar with the procedures of the defence committee. Each of you will have five minutes for your opening statement.
We'll start with Dr. Lajeunesse.