I'd like to call to order meeting 31 of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
We are pleased to have with us today Julie Gelfand, the Commissioner of the Environment, along with many of her officials, who will be introduced more fully later on.
We're going to proceed with a 10-minute opening statement by Ms. Gelfand, followed by questions from our members.
Ms. Gelfand, welcome. We're glad to have you with us.