We will now welcome our witnesses.
I will begin by thanking you for being with us today. Our meeting will last two hours. At the end of the first hour, we will take a five-minute break. If, however, you need me to interrupt the proceedings, please let me know.
On behalf of the members of the committee, I would also like to thank you for your service.
Our witnesses for today are, as individuals, Carly Arkell, retired major, and Lisa Nilsson, retired petty officer, second class, by video conference. We also have Nadine Schultz-Nielsen, retired leading seaman, and Louise Siew, retired captain.
We are also joined by Ms. Lisa Cyr, retired corporal and owner of the Café Félin Ma Langue Aux Chats.
You have five minutes for your opening remarks.
I will advise you when you have one minute left and when we have to go to someone else.
Let's start with Carly Arkell, retired major, for five minutes.
Please go ahead.