Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My first question is to Mr. Ferris. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this would be my summary of your position and the problem you're having: your communities have a capacity problem in the ability to fully interact in the environmental assessment and related issues. They don't have the ability to quickly respond and to understand what is being done.
Would that be a fair assessment of your position? You're open to engaging, but the ability to absorb and respond and to transmit and communicate your needs is lacking.