I call this meeting back to order.
With us this second hour, by video conference, is Dr. Andrea Charron, director and associate professor, Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, and Marcus Kolga, senior fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Welcome to all.
I now invite Dr. Charron to make an opening statement of up to five minutes. You can start whenever you're ready.