I want to start by making sure that anyone watching this publicly knows that I'm only able to ask these questions because the Conservative party decided to give me six minutes, for which I thank them.
First of all—because I know you both—I want to extend to you my thanks for your hard work on the climate issue for so many years. I want to thank Dr. Donner for standing for scientific integrity, and I want to thank both of you for a really tough decision. I know it cost you personally and emotionally more than you're able to share before a committee.
I want to put my question to Dr. Donner.
I'm also informed that the Prime Minister has never once met with his prime ministerial science adviser, Dr. Mona Nemer.
Do you sense that this government understands the importance of science writ large? You spoke of scientific integrity. Do you have any comments on that matter? How much does this new government understand the importance of science?