Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to thank all the witnesses for being here with us, even if it is virtually, for this study, which is important to many people.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm also very touched to hear you talk about your stories and realities, which I know little about, unlike others, but about which I've been learning a lot over the past several weeks. These are extremely sensitive issues, and I fully understand that they're causing a great deal of concern and anxiety. We're going to try to find the right way to do what we need to do collectively, both for the protection of the environment and biodiversity, and for regional development and job retention.
Mr. Jetté, you said two important words: “fair transition”. Everyone is including a bit of what they want in that notion. I'm very proud of the work we've done, particularly with Charlie Angus, on a sustainable jobs bill, so that workers and unions have a place at the table.
You started talking about what the beginning of a fair transition and change in the industry might look like, in three points. The first thing you talked about was mitigation. I'd like to understand a little more about what you're talking about. Then I'll ask you some other questions.