Thank you, Minister.
Before I open the six-minute round, starting with Mr. Bezan, I'll just remind committee members that we undertook a study on transparency of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces that includes but is not limited to the access to information and privacy system, the independence of the office of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman, the declassification system for historic documents, whistle-blower protections, the independence of the grievance process, and information management systems.
I have observed in the past a certain enthusiasm from members to ask questions not entirely related to the study. I would rather hope that members will humour the chair and tie their questions to this study.
Mr. Bezan, you have six minutes, please.