Thank you, Chair.
Welcome to the witnesses here today.
I'll put my first question out to the best person here to answer it. I'm trying to understand how to better incorporate the precautionary approach into the act.
We know that when the science is inconclusive or unclear, the precautionary approach is a particularly vital tool as we deal with the consequences of the climate crisis. It's also vital for the minister to be able to make sound decisions and to be able to take a cautious approach. In the act, there are certain provisions outlined in the decision-making process.
How do we more clearly place within the act the tool of the precautionary approach and the ability for the minister to be able to better utilize that tool when needed? Do you have any thoughts on that?