Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
And thank you to our witnesses for being here today.
I come from a riding in Ontario just south of Ottawa that has the Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes and Rideau Canal. I also have a background in tourism, both on the private and public sides, so I appreciate your efforts here today and want to congratulate you on what you're doing. Already you're giving great exposure to the Bay of Fundy, and I wish you well in your campaign.
We have lots of questions around the table. My area has UNESCO-designated sites, such as the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve and the Rideau Canal. When they were designated, there was a lot of hype about how that designation was going to increase tourism.
Obviously, what you're doing is giving lots of opportunity here. What kind of impact do you think this might have on your region just by being part of this competition? Of course, if you win, what do you think the impact will be for your communities?