Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'd also like to add my thanks to the witnesses for being here with us and for sharing their thoughts as well as their expertise. I'd also like to thank them for all the work that they do every single day behind the scenes, which perhaps goes unnoticed by Canadians, in their efforts to protect Canadians and protect our environment.
My first question will be for Madam Pelletier, and perhaps could also be applied to all of the witnesses who are joining us this evening.
Do you think that the current laws, penalties and all the tools at your disposal are effective at protecting the health and safety of Canadians at large, and also in incenting actors not to break those laws? If yes, why? If not, what can we do as a government to assist you and your team in the invaluable work that you do? Madam Pelletier, as you know, we are looking into how we can reinforce and strengthen CEPA.