Thank you, Madam Chair.
Welcome to the witnesses who are here with us in person or by Zoom.
I have lived in Lac‑Saint‑Jean, Saint‑Félicien and Saint‑Prime. I know the region well. When I saw this proposal, honestly, I nearly fell off my chair. I cannot fathom this disrespect for Lac‑Saint‑Jean and its unique characteristics and the Saguenay, which is different in so many ways. To take the capital of Lac‑Saint‑Jean, Alma, and put it in the Saguenay region is to not understand the region.
Mr. Brunelle‑Duceppe, how are people reacting? I had a strong reaction. I can only imagine the reaction of people who are still there who were not consulted. I would like your thoughts on the reaction of people on the ground. It must be appalling.