Thank you, Mr. Chair,
Thanks to all of you for coming in today.
Rouge Park is obviously near and dear to my heart and to my riding of Mississauga South. I'm very pleased that the Government of Canada considers this a priority and is working toward a national park in the Rouge.
Dr. Moola, you were part of producing a report from the Suzuki Foundation entitled “Natural Capital in Rouge National Park”. In that report, you noted that agriculture has been an integral part of the region's cultural and economic history for over 200 years. If I'm not mistaken, the report included a monetary value of benefits provided by the farmland. I'm curious to know how you and your organization feel about sustainable agriculture in the Rouge.