Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you, witnesses, for joining us. I took the time to read a bit about what you do and I listened to your opening remarks. It's very interesting.
My first question is for you, Mr. Clark and Mr. Kabbara. It came to me while listening to you earlier. I'll draw a link and ask for your opinion.
Three years ago, when I chaired the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec, there was a lot of talk about investment and the environment, and people were mixing them up and pitting one against the other. We decided at the time to conduct a survey using the credible Leger firm. The margin of error was less than 4%, so it was a very credible survey. I'd like to take advantage of your appearance here to get your opinion on the survey question, which was: In the context of economic development, what should be prioritized in decision-making: the environment, the economy, or both equally?
Some were surprised by the results: 66% said both should have equal weight in decision-making, only 17% said the environment should be a priority, and only 17% said the economy should be a priority. This survey was conducted in a city. Three years later, I still wonder whether it's realistic and achievable across the country. Do you think so?
Either one of you can go first.