I call this meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to meeting number three of the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence.
Pursuant to the motion adopted on September 16, 2025, the committee is meeting to receive a threat analysis of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Before we continue, I would like to ask all persons participating to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. You will notice a QR code on the cards, which links to a short awareness video. I'll ask you to look at it after our meeting so that we can pay full attention to our witnesses.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference—there are none—please click on the microphone. For those of us here, take advantage of the translation for different languages.
As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. You know the drill.
The topic for panel one is defence and security in the Euro-Atlantic region.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses. From the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, we have Eric Laporte, executive director of defence and security relations. From the Department of National Defence, we have Major-General Robert Ritchie, director of staff for the strategic joint staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, and Ty Curran, deputy director general of international security policy.
It is my understanding that only officials from DND will be delivering opening remarks. You have five minutes for your statement.
Thank you again for being here.