Good morning.
I call the meeting to order.
Welcome, colleagues.
I would also like to welcome the witnesses from the Department of the Environment who are here today to shed a little more light on the department's various files.
Today is meeting number three of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. This meeting is taking place in a hybrid format and is being televised.
For those attending in person, please follow the health and safety guidelines for using earpieces, as written on the cards on the table. The QR code on the card links to a short awareness video.
For today's substitutions, we have Mr. Will Greaves for Mr. Wade Grant. For Mr. David Bexte, we have Mr. Jason Groleau. Welcome.
I would also like to take a moment to wish a happy birthday to one of the ladies in front of me. For you, the department has brought in a big, beautiful purple cake. I guess that's your favourite colour. We wish you all the best. I won't ask your age.