Welcome back, everyone. We're now back in session.
I would like to welcome our second panel. Since everybody is here in person, I'll go through just a couple of things.
Now that we're back in session, no photos or screenshots are allowed. You have the option of translation on your consoles in front of you. If you have any questions, our clerk can help you.
All of you were here for the last panel, so you've seen how it goes. I'll do the same thing. I will indicate when there are 30 seconds left, and then the red card will indicate that the time is up. It's just so that we can keep the flow of the conversation moving. Don't stop mid-sentence. Finish your thought when you have the floor.
We have lost one witness. We're trying to locate the fourth panellist for today. We have been in contact, and we're hoping that she's at security or something.
We're going to get started with our three witnesses.
Thank you for being here.
First of all, we have Chief Linda McVicar from the Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation. We have Steve Meawasige, council member of a first nation band, and we have Ronald Quintal, president of the Fort McKay Métis Nation.
Welcome to the three of you. We'll go through five-minute opening statements.
Chief McVicar, if you're ready, I'm happy to turn the floor over to you.