I'd like to welcome our second panel.
We have with us, testifying as an individual, Lori Daniels, Koerner chair, wildfire coexistence, forestry, University of British Columbia.
From the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, we have James Gault, vice-president, northeast region.
From the Forest Products Association of Canada, we have Kate Lindsay, senior vice-president and chief sustainability officer.
We have, from the Government of Alberta, Minister Mike Ellis, deputy premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, and Minister Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks.
We'll start with you, Ms. Daniels, for five minutes. The floor is yours.