Thank you, Mr. Penner.
Before we begin our seven-minute round of questioning, I want to remind the committee, and particularly the witnesses, that there is a seven-question scope. Each of you has received that. You may be tempted to go outside that scope, depending on the questions you're asked, but I encourage your answers to stay within the scope.
The seven questions are these: What is urban conservation? What could the goals be of connecting urban Canadians? What are the best practices? What urban conservation initiatives are currently in use, and what are the best practices and challenges for them? What are the biodiversity and social benefits associated with urban conservation? How do you define protected space? What role should the federal government play in urban conservation?
Keeping that in mind, Mr. Woodworth, you have the first seven minutes.