Good afternoon, everyone.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Friday, February 1, 2019, Bill S-203, an act to amend the Criminal Code and other acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins), I'd like to welcome everybody here this afternoon, especially our guests: the Honourable Murray Sinclair, senator; Elizabeth May from Saanich—Gulf Islands; and, by video conference, Dr. Ingrid Visser, founder and principal scientist, Orca Research Trust.
We'll start off with our presentations very shortly. I'd like to recognize Mr. Gord Johns as a new member of the committee.
I thank Mr. Donnelly for his time and experience that he's shared with us at this committee.
Mr. Donnelly.