Thank you.
We'll soldier on here. I will backtrack a little bit and introduce the officials.
Of course, we've already heard from someone who is no stranger to this committee, General (Retired) Walter Natynczyk, deputy minister.
Welcome again, sir, officially.
We are also joined by Charlotte Bastien, assistant deputy minister, strategic oversight and communications; Rick Christopher, assistant deputy minister, strategic policy and commemoration; Steven Harris, assistant deputy minister, service delivery; and Sara Lantz, acting assistant deputy minister, chief financial officer and corporate services branch.
I believe, Ms. Lantz, you have an opening statement to start us off for the second hour.