Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thanks to all of you for coming.
I notice a difference in language. Mr. Robb, you're very careful to talk about a national park, and Mr. Campbell talks about a national urban park. I don't have time to get into this, but I would ask, Mr. Robb, if you could table with the committee why you think it should be a national park.
Also, could Mr. Campbell table with the committee why it should be a national urban park?
Dr. Moola, did you have comments on that as well?
Could I ask the three of you to provide that, please?
I'm also concerned when I hear from Parks Canada that this national urban park is well aligned with Parks Canada's mandate of protection, education, and visitor experience, as well as the agency's current priority to meaningfully reach an increasingly diverse urban population.
Why I'm concerned, as a former scientist, is that I don't see the words “ecosytem” or “ecological health” there. If I look back at the pre-June 2012 plans, there was mention of protection and appreciation of the park ecosystem. If I look at it post-June 2012, again, there is no mention of the words “ecosystem” or “ecological health”.
Mr. Robb, could you address that, please?