Good morning, Mr. Sullivan.
We were very much looking forward to meeting with you today, but to be honest, we were also quite apprehensive. I don't really understand your mandate and how you will go about doing your job. I wouldn't want to see the ambassador for fisheries conservation block any concrete initiatives aimed at resolving international problems. I wouldn't want you to have to answer to the fact that progress isn't being made on some files, namely overfishing and the seal hunt. We'll come back to the seal hunt during the second round, since I don't think I'll have time to broach the subject during the first go-round.
You were appointed to this job only two months ago. New appointees are always given time to get up to speed, but you will have to get results and prove your mettle fairly quickly.
First of all, I'd like to know the name of your actual employer? Is it Foreign Affairs and International Trade, or Fisheries and Oceans?