Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I thank the witnesses for being here.
My first questions are addressed to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Mr. Vaughan.
You stated that your 2009 report pointed to several environmental assessment gaps, especially with regard to screenings. You said on this that in 75% of cases, there was little evidence that recommended mitigation measures for projects were actually completed.
Do you think that Bill C-38, which reduces the number of environmental assessments, will be bridging the gaps pointed out in 2009?