Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I certainly appreciate the opportunity to pose some questions to our panel here today. The first line of questions I'll go along is for the representatives of the Cattlemen's Association.
When the act was going through its original design, discussions, and debate, there were serious concerns regarding what would happen if the identification of species was on private land. From the cattlemen's perspective, are you satisfied with the current language in the act?
I know you have a recommendation here: “That Environment Canada immediately moves to develop appropriate regulations to permit compensation.” If we look at the compensation aspects of the legislation, as cattlemen you're landowners. Are you satisfied? What, if any, are the challenges? Is there any testimony that you can provide to the benefit of this committee of any challenges that have been faced by landowners?