Good afternoon. Welcome. It looks like we have everybody in the room, so we'll get started.
Sorry for the delay. We had a small delay with votes.
I would like to introduce all of those who are here to present to us today.
I'll start with the Department of the Environment: Sue Milburn-Hopwood, assistant deputy minister, Canadian Wildlife Service; Grant Hogg, director, stewardship and regional operations, Canadian Wildlife Service; and Olaf Jensen, manager, protected areas coordination, stewardship and regional operations, Canadian Wildlife Service.
From the Parks Canada Agency we have Nadine Crookes, executive director, natural resources conservation branch. We also have Rob Prosper, who is on a teleconference with us. He is vice-president, protected areas establishment and conservation.
From the Department of Fisheries and Oceans we have Philippe Morel, assistant deputy minister, ecosystems and fisheries management; and Jeff MacDonald, director general of oceans and fisheries policy.
From the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development we have Mark Hopkins, director general, natural resources and environment branch, northern affairs.
There you are. Thank you. Welcome to you all and thank you for joining us today.
I understand that the Department of the Environment is going to go first.
Thank you so much.
We'll turn it over to Ms. Milburn-Hopwood. Thank you.