I call the meeting to order.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for our comparative study of service to veterans in other jurisdictions, this morning we have a witness from the Federal Ministry of Defence in Germany. Brigadier-General Bernd Mattiesen, medical corps, will appear via video conference from Berlin.
Good morning, sir. Thank you for joining us and being patient while we get started here. You have up to 10 minutes for your testimony.