Thank you very much, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.
I'm the assistant deputy minister of infrastructure and environment at the Department of National Defence. In particular, I am responsible for National Defence's lands and infrastructure in Canada.
I have the chance to work closely with chief military personnel on issues involving the full range of accommodations that are available to CAF members, and sometimes their families, which includes Crown housing and residential housing. Speaking of which, I also have the opportunity to work with the Canadian Forces housing agency, which is the special operating agency responsible for the day-to-day management of that Crown housing portfolio.
As a special operating agency, the CFHA, as we call it—the Canadian Forces housing agency—has a bit more flexibility and extra authorities compared to some other parts of the organization. From a management and governance perspective, it reports in to the Defence team through my organization.
I suspect my colleagues will be fielding most of your questions today, but if I can be of any help, obviously, I am more than happy to be.
Thank you.