Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My thanks to the witnesses for their presentations. My first questions are for Mr. Smith, but the other witnesses are of course welcome to add their comments if they have any. Before I ask my question, I'm going to make a comment.
Right now, the fisheries sector is experiencing a great deal of distress because of COVID-19. My understanding is that the programs the government has put in place are not well suited to the fishing industry. That has to change. It is urgent.
Just a few hours ago, my colleague Marilène Gill, the member for Manicouagan, on the north shore, raised this issue during questions to ministers. From what I have heard from the Prime Minister's answers, the government still needs to be pressured so that your industry can have programs that meet your current needs.
Mr. Smith, you mentioned the issue with the U.S. market. Could you elaborate on the importance of exports for your industry and the current issues affecting exports?