Thank you, everyone, for being here.
My first question is for Mr. Matters. If Mr. Gorman would also be interested in talking about this issue, that would be great, and if other witnesses would like to pipe up, that would be welcome of course.
This question is with regard to reforestation in Canada. I realize that forestry management is traditionally a provincial jurisdiction, but given the broad decline in the forestry sector across Canada, and the need for Canada to improve our commitment in support of our international climate change obligations that we have voluntarily taken on, as well as more local environmental concerns, I wonder if you could shed some light on the issue of reforestation in Canada. Specifically, could you tell us about any ongoing reforestation efforts, and what role they can and do play in improving our environment, as well as getting Canadians back to work in the forestry sector? As a supplementary, do you believe there is anything the federal government can and should do to assist the provinces and our forestry industry in their reforestation efforts?
Mr. Matters first, and then Mr. Gorman.