I call the meeting to order.
Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to meeting number 99 of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
Please be advised that the sound checks were completed. All our witnesses for the first hour are joining us by video conference.
We will start with Professor Alain Pietroniro, from the Forum for Leadership on Water, or FLOW.
Mr. Pietroniro, you have five minutes for your opening remarks. Please go ahead.