Thank you, Mr. Chair. I don't know if I will use all of my five minutes, but I'd like to ask a few questions.
We know that there are some exceptions under the Access to Information Act. For instance, if I'm not mistaken, all documents on trade secrets, some cabinet documents and some documents on scientific research are examples of these exceptions. However, it is my understanding that many Environment Canada employees, especially scientists, would like there to be more transparency when it comes to information access.
We won't discuss the communication office directives, we'll set that aside. Let's focus instead on scientific studies. What criteria do you follow when a citizen, an MP or an organization requests a document or a scientific study on climate change, for instance? Which criteria prevent you from providing this information and render the document an exception under the Access to Information Act? I would like to know what determines whether or not a document, or a scientific study on climate change, can be provided under the Access to Information Act.