That's what we would have done anyway, to be honest. I think that's how it works.
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to our second-to-last meeting on the study on freshwater policy.
Before we start, for the benefit of the witnesses here in person—and I think all witnesses are in person today—we've been dealing with issues around feedback and its impact on the interpreters. The House has instituted a new protocol, which is that you should separate the earpiece and the microphone by a good distance so there's no feedback. If you're not using your earpiece, put it face down on this coaster-like sticker on the desk so there will be no feedback.
That being said, welcome to our witnesses. Welcome especially to Mr. Donnelly, who was an inhabitant of this place for a while and someone with whom I had the pleasure to work. He was well-known as a very collegial member of Parliament whom everyone appreciated.
We'll start with Mr. Donnelly for five minutes, and then go to Mr. Jaques from the Water Security Agency of British Columbia.
Go ahead.