Thank you, Mr. Chair, and to the witnesses.
My question is for Environmental Defence Canada, Keith Brooks and Julia.
You had some very good recommendations. I'm from the Northwest Territories and represent it here. Historically, we would have been in the dead of winter right now. The Mackenzie River is still flowing, pretty much free of ice, and last night it rained, which is totally not what we're used to up here, and it causes all kinds of problems.
Your third recommendation deals with investing in solutions that will create jobs and stimulate Canada's economy. I want to know if you would consider an expansion government support for the indigenous guardians stewardship and indigenous protected conservation areas to be an important step towards meeting that recommendation.