Thank you very much, Minister Aglukkaq.
I just want to point out as well that joining the minister today we have Mr. Bob Hamilton, deputy minister, Department of the Environment. Welcome.
We have Mr. Ron Hallman of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. Welcome.
We have Mr. Alan Latourelle from Parks Canada, the chief executive officer.
Following the minister's one hour, our officials from Parks Canada and Environment Canada will continue with us for the following hour.
On the first round of questioning, we go to Mr. Carrie from the Conservative Party, please.