I have not been given anything. I have asked for them. There's only so much I can do. I have not heard back.
It's noted that you're requesting the expenses of the minister's delegation from the Dubai COP28. You've mentioned it here publicly. We'll see what happens.
I would like to welcome the three witnesses who will appear during the first hour of the meeting.
From the International Institute for Sustainable Development, we have Scott Higgins, senior research scientist, Experimental Lakes Area; Claire Malcolmson, executive director of the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition; and André Bélanger, executive director of the Rivers Foundation.
Each witness will have five minutes for their opening remarks.
We will start with Mr. Higgins, who is joining us virtually.
Go ahead, Mr. Higgins. You have five minutes to give an opening statement.