I would like to first welcome our witnesses here today.
Thank you so much for the presentation you made. I recognize that there is a lot of good work done in NRCan on behalf of Canadians, and I appreciate that, and also the passion with which you approach your file. It was very evident in the presentation.
You noted that the 2008 report was strong and perceptive, so I think we have to acknowledge those colleagues who were responsible for that report in 2008, and in particular those who are still sitting at this table today. Talk about longevity. It's good to have both of you here, not only because you are hard-working members of Parliament, but because you'll bring with you that corporate history we may need when we look back at the 2008 report.
I'm a fairly new member on this committee. I've been on this committee for a little over a year and a half, and we have some new members and others who may not have the forest industry right in their back yard. I'm wondering if you could spend some time articulating the different responsibilities at the different levels of government, first. Second, could you tell us if those responsibilities have changed over the years, and how?