Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I would also like to thank the witnesses for being with us.
Chief Picard, it's always a pleasure to listen to you. I'm very honoured to ask you a few questions today.
Mr. Bédard, I wish I could have heard what you have to say. I may ask you some questions that you can answer in writing afterwards.
Chief Picard, you mentioned something at the outset that I would like to pick up on. You talked about the role that caribou play in the culture of some indigenous communities or nations in terms of lifestyle and identity.
A balanced ecosystem is one thing, but what does the caribou symbolize for the nations you represent? I'd like to hear a little bit more about that.