Knowledge acquisition is definitely an important point. As for research, perhaps we must adopt a long-term vision. The research we conduct today may help us do a better job of preserving our natural heritage in 20 years. That's a vision that we must adopt if we want to be a conservation leader. When I arrived here, the vision that I, as a French woman, had of Canada was one of magnificent big, practically virgin spaces.
On April 26th, 2012. See this statement in context.