As we are past 8:45 a.m., we're going to get started.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, the committee is commencing its study of the backlog of disability benefit claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
I'm very pleased to welcome the witnesses today from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The first is General Walter Natynczyk, deputy minister of Veterans Affairs Canada.
Welcome this morning.