I'd like to thank our panellists for being here and offering their input. I would like to thank both operators as well for taking me on a tour of their facilities. At Marine Harvest it was the Cyrus Rocks facility that I viewed. At AgriMarine it was the pilot facility at Middle Bay.
I have a few questions for Marine Harvest, and a question for AgriMarine as well. I'll read all three for Marine Harvest and then you can respond. I only have five minutes, so keep that in mind.
First, I'm wondering why it hasn't been possible to expand your business. I understand you commented that you haven't been able to grow for seven years.
Second, the issue of sea lice seems to be a source of controversy. I'm wondering if you can comment on that and why you use Slice, for instance. Is it legal in Canada?
Third, why do you think there's such an outcry from the public on the west coast about open-net fish farming?