Good afternoon, members of the committee.
My name is Maxime Smith. I am replacing Jean-Paul Gagné, the managing director of the Association québécoise de l'industrie de la pêche. The association represents sea product processors. Unfortunately, Mr. Gagné could not be here this afternoon.
We thank you for the opportunity to present today.
COVID-19 started in Quebec just as processing plants were getting ready for the new season. The fact that—