I recognize my constituents would be very frustrated with me if I didn't raise the issue of Gatineau Park as a federal area worthy of enhanced protection. I would point out to this committee, not on behalf of the committee because I wasn't mandated to do so, that on my own behalf last week I held a consultation session at a cabin in Gatineau Park. People had to cross-country ski to attend it, so we didn't have huge numbers, but we wanted to make a point. We wanted to give people in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and in my riding an opportunity to provide their input into what this committee should study.
I heard people tell me that they want the committee to look at issues relating to food consumption, climate change, and protection of federal areas such as Gatineau Park.