Thank you, General.
You were also quoted in the Toronto Star today that the rebuilding process needs to occur on an accelerated timeline and that the shortcomings that you've discussed today are preventing the Canadian Armed Forces more specifically, “from being in the position it needs to (be) in order to excel as a modern and combat-ready military force". Further, you went on to say that ultimately these personnel shortages are “jeopardizing the readiness and long-term health of Canada's defence capabilities.”
Can you outline for the committee and add on to that on how serious is this? How serious does the federal government need to be taking these investments that clearly are critical to our national security?