Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all of our witnesses.
With five minutes, I'm probably going to get a chance to pose only a couple of questions. I want to acknowledge the work you do.
The Association of Federal Retirees certainly has an active chapter here in Prince Edward Island. I would say that would be due in large part to the number of retirees from the national headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs. You're probably aware that there's only one federal government department that has its national headquarters outside of the national capital region. Both the employees and the retirees are extremely important to our province and to our economy. Thank you for the work that you do. Your chapter is alive, well and active here in Prince Edward Island.
To our guests from Halifax, the Battle of the Atlantic is also something that is commemorated here in Charlottetown each and every year. The fellow who keeps it together is an air force guy, if you can imagine, by the name of Dan Miller. In recent years, there's been a marked increase in the level of participation of that particular commemoration.
Honestly, I am going to pose a question. It's for you, Mr. Gregory. Before I do, kudos to you, sir, as a civilian and a businessman to be so passionate about commemoration and those who gave their lives.
If I can get out of a standing committee obligation tomorrow, I will be attending a ceremony where there will be the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service. As you would know, it's an honour presented by the military to people like you who aren't members of the service but who work so hard in support of them. Also there's the fact that you're an honorary colonel. This is something that I know is reserved for only the most dedicated and upstanding supporters, and we've all seen that here.
The work that you're doing and the way you've laid it out is absolutely impressive. I have two questions for you, but I'm probably only going to be able to get one in.
You talk about the march and the International Forum on Peace, Security and Prosperity and the commemoration of Operation Husky along with the march. Can you talk about the level of federal support you have received for each of the three initiatives? What else could and should we be doing?
I take your point with respect to collaboration and that it should be rewarded. I think that each of the projects you mentioned deserve support on their own merit. Could you talk about that, please?