Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a quick question for Ms. Walling.
Concerns have been raised on the east coast of Canada that cuts to the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and to Environment Canada will hinder the ability of regulators to manage and enforce existing regulations for open net aquaculture.
Cooke Aquaculture on the east coast was charged recently for alleged use of illegal pesticides. I'm looking for your opinion on that, Ms. Walling. Is there any truth to that, that cuts to DFO, cuts to Environment Canada, will take away from the ability to manage and enforce regulations?