I call the meeting to order.
I want to remind the committee that we want to take the last 20 minutes or so for business. We should have lots of time, with one panel and two witnesses.
I want to welcome the co-chairs. Rear-Admiral Andrew Smith, chief of military personnel and co-chair of the DND/VAC joint steering committee, has certainly been very active in veterans' activities.
From the department, we've seen as a witness once or twice before Keith Hillier, assistant deputy minister of service delivery, and also co-chair of the DND/VAC joint steering committee.
Gentlemen, as you know, you will have your opening statements, and then we will go to the panel members here for questions. We certainly look forward to your information this afternoon, and again welcome.
We will start with Admiral Smith.