Thank you, Chair.
Minister, one of the recent times the department officials were here, I was asking about the British Columbia government, which is moving forward with some really strong actions around watershed protection. Now more than ever we need leadership at all levels of government to protect our watersheds, given the lower than ever snow and rain and worsening droughts. They're essential as we move forward with climate action, and I see you nodding and agreeing with that.
The NDP government in British Columbia is seeking support from the federal government to match the funds for a watershed security fund. A letter went out to your colleagues the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and I noticed that you're not included on it, but I will certainly forward it your way so that you are aware of it.
I was hoping to get your response on the importance of us having the leadership at all levels of government working together to protect our watersheds.