I'd like to call the meeting back to order.
We welcome as witnesses Mr. Joe Farwell, chief administrative officer, appearing from the Grand River Conservation Authority, and from the Chiefs of Ontario, Chief April Adams-Phillips and Mr. Jim Ransom.
We'll give each of the groups a 10-minute opening statement. We'll begin with Mr. Farwell, followed by Chief April Adams-Phillips, each for a 10-minute opening statement.
Mr. Farwell, welcome.