I call this meeting to order. We have completed all the sound checks and all the weather reports, so we now know that it's a nice day here in Ottawa and elsewhere.
In our first hour we have, representing the Office of the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman, Gregory Lick—a familiar face before this committee—and Robyn Hynes, director general of operations. Appearing virtually are retired Colonel Nishika Jardine and Duane Schippers, deputy veterans ombudsman.
Welcome, everyone.
With that, you have five minutes to make your opening statements.
Mr. Lick, I'll let you proceed for the next five minutes. Go ahead, please. Thank you.