Thank you, Mr. Chairman. One of the examples I found in my research is that of Lac Saint-Pierre, near Sorel, which was officially recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. Citizens had been settled on its islands for decades without any property right. When the island was recognized, the Quebec and Canadian governments had to resolve the issue because the land did not belong to those people. However, they had been living there for one or two generations.
To ensure it was accessible to everyone, the last occupant clause was used, that is to say that those who were living there at the time could stay there. However, once the owner left the house for good, it automatically became the park's property.
Would you be in favour of this kind of approach for Gatineau Park? Ms. DesRoches and Mr. Murray could answer.