I have to apologize because I will be a bit emotional.
It is very difficult to read false information about us on social media and to see people's reaction. Friends and family had to get a lot of support. That is why Mr. Groleau is with me today.
I have spent my life fighting climate change. I am an engineer. I studied atmospheric physics. My master's thesis was on the first ecosystems on earth. I am a committed environmentalist. That is also why I know Mr. Steven Guilbeault, not because he is the minister but because he climbed the CN Tower. I myself am an activist.
It was very difficult to see my career being tarnished, something I have devoted myself to wholeheartedly. I got my family and friends involved. I built one of the largest venture capital groups for climate change technologies.
We are recognized around the world. We have attracted billions of investment dollars in Canada because we are credible and professional. I found that very difficult, and I was even scared. I actually had a security system installed at my home.