Now we'll go to the officials. Please let me don my appropriate optical help.
We have with us André Lévesque, director of honours and recognition, with the Department of National Defence; Tom Scrimger, assistant deputy minister, citizenship and heritage, from the Department of Canadian Heritage; Lyn Elliot Sherwood, executive director of heritage group; and Kathryn Zedde, senior policy analyst, heritage policy development.
I understand Monsieur Lévesque and Mr. Scrimger have opening remarks. I'll go with you, Mr. Scrimger, and then Mr. Lévesque.