Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Gentlemen, I know that you're all aware that this is not a matter that can be dealt with simplistically. We have a lot of different interrelated factors to consider. In the last round I mentioned about 20 different things the environment department does. Somebody said that it's a tall order, and I said yes, that's the order we've been asked to fill.
I've been taking notes of things that relate just to conservation. I'm going to mention the list I have to you and ask you if I've left anything off, first of all. Second, what would your top three priorities be, considering that maybe we can't do everything, at least all at once.
We have, in the area of conservation, enforcement against human depredation and establishment of protected areas. We have basic research and applied research. We have supplying support staff in conservation efforts, assessment of projects, and public consultations in relation to conservation. We have educational efforts, protection of specific species, and efforts at climate change adaptation. We heard about ecotoxicology this morning. We have funding of conservation groups, and we have incentives or stewardship programs. Those are on the checklist I have so far.
Mr. Coon, perhaps I'll start with you. What have I missed, and what would you consider to be the top three priorities on that list?