Good afternoon.
I call the meeting to order.
Welcome, everyone, to our meeting on a very popular subject: climate change and water and soil conservation issues.
I wish to welcome Pierre Desrochers, associate professor of geography at the University of Toronto, and Mr. Naresh Thevathasan.
Welcome to both of you. Thank you for your presentations to our committee today. You have up to seven minutes for opening statements.
Go ahead, Mr. Thevathasan.