I'd like to reconvene as quickly as possible, please. We want to give our witnesses as much time as possible.
We welcome now from the department: Chris Forbes, assistant deputy minister; Karen Dodds, assistant deputy minister; Dan McDougall, assistant deputy director; and Mike Beale, assistant deputy minister. From the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency we welcome Ron Hallman, president, and Helen Cutts, vice-president.
Welcome. Thank you for being here today.
I understand that Mr. Hallman has an opening statement. Or is it Mr. Forbes?