Thank you.
Thank you to all of our witnesses today.
I want to say a particular thank you to Ms. Constant, Ms. Hladun, and Ms. Eschuk for their presentations. Here, you may be only three individuals, but you are speaking on behalf of thousands of people who live north of Winnipeg, people who are going through very difficult times.
I want to address my questions first to PSAC and UCTE, and then to Ms. Constant from OCN.
First, Ms. Hladun and Ms. Eschuk, you shared a very emotionally charged presentation, and I'm sure the people of Churchill would be so proud of the voice you've given them today. Obviously, Winnipeg is very far for many people to come, so you've really spoken to their anxiety, frustration, and hopes right now, particularly on the focus of federal leadership.
I wonder if you could share some thoughts in terms of, first, how important Churchill and the port are to northern Manitoba beyond the community of Churchill, but also to Canada, and second, how much experience you've had in working to establish public ownership, particularly the example of a port authority, and how much of a realistic alternative this is, not just for Churchill but for Canada.