I call the meeting to order.
I want to welcome everyone to meeting number 57 of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development as we continue our study of urban conservation practices in Canada.
Our apologies for a little delay. We had a vote in the House of Commons.
Each of the witnesses will have up to 10 minutes for a presentation, and then we'll follow that with some questions for you.
Michael Ricketts, you may begin, please, for 10 minutes.