Thank you very much, Chair.
I too thank the witnesses for being here.
As a gentle reminder—I've been on this committee a long time—this is a process committee, not a policy committee. We're here, and I am delighted that we are studying a report by the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development, because that was our objective early on. It was to give some lift and also to add the kind of analysis that a public accounts committee can add to the conversation.
We're not disputing whether or not we need to be fighting climate change. We are looking at the consequences and the programs that the government has to put in place, and whether we're being effective in putting those programs in place.
The just transition is indeed a very key part of that, so I would like to address my questions to Mr. Jones.
We heard a little bit from Mr. McGuire, but I'd like to hear from Mr. Jones, from Prairies Economic Development Canada.
Please speak to us about what you're seeing on the ground, the kind of consultations that are going on. Do you feel that the work that is being done now by NRCan and ESDC will be helpful to your department?