The Standing Committee on National Defence met at 8:45 a.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, James Bezan, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Chris Alexander, James Bezan, Tarik Brahmi, Corneliu Chisu, Cheryl Gallant, Matthew Kellway, Hon. John McKay, Christine Moore, Rick Norlock, Ted Opitz and Mark Strahl.
Acting Members present: Guy Caron for David Christopherson and Susan Truppe for Chris Alexander.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Wolfgang Koerner, Analyst; Melissa Radford, Analyst.
Witnesses: Department of National Defence: LGen Peter J. Devlin, Chief of the Land Staff ; Sgt Maj Gino Moretti, Chief Warrant Officer, Land Staff.
LGen Peter J. Devlin made a statement and, with Sgt Maj Gino Moretti, answered questions.
At 10:43 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Jean-François LafleurClerk of the Committee