Thanks very much, Mr. Chairman.
Minister, thanks so much for being with us again today. It's always a pleasure.
In my riding the aquatic invasive species are of huge interest and particularly the very devastating effects that the Asian carp could have if in fact it gains a stronghold in the Great Lakes. I was pleased to hear Mr. Muldoon outline the $3.3 million for the Asian carp initiative in the Great Lakes. I wonder if you could speak to that funding that has been provided, and to the government's plans for early detection and enforcement.