Thank you again to all the witnesses for coming today. We certainly feel this is a very important act to review, partially because I think there's agreement around the table that it is critically important to ensure the sustainability of Canada's environment and natural heritage. I think that's a theme we've heard from many of our witnesses.
We're also hearing that we need to strike a balance and ensure that for projects going forward there's certainty in the regulations and transparency in those processes.
Along that theme I have a general question. Perhaps each witness here could give their specific thoughts on how we could reduce delays and redundancy, while ensuring that we have that balance in ensuring environmental protection and sustainability via this act.
Perhaps Ms. Schwartz can start.