Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our witnesses, Dr. Stark, and it should be “Dr. Currie”, for your excellent testimony.
I'd like to start with you, Dr. Stark. It's good to see you again.
As has been mentioned, we heard from the officials that this legislation is not particularly necessary, as all of this is covered under provincial trespassing laws and that this could potentially muddle provincial-federal relations or federal-provincial jurisdiction.
You mentioned in your testimony some core tensions. I know that with some of your “hats” in the past, you've had to deal with some of these core tensions.
How do provincial officials presently work with the CFIA when they're investigating offences? Would that relationship change and be strengthened with the passage of this act?