Thank you, Mr. Simms.
It will provide some new tools to the minister with respect to invasive species, which I think we all agree are important to deal with, however we arrive at this.
The report on plans and priorities lists seven program priorities—all of which are at some level of progress, I would assume—including fisheries renewal, international governance, aquaculture governance, the oceans action plan, science renewal, Canadian Coast Guard rejuvenation, and environmental process modernization. We've heard of some of those along the way in the last several days here, when we've had a chance to discuss these things.
Are there any of these priorities on which you would say we're making excellent progress? It's reasonable to assume, I would think, that we aren't making equal progress on all of these. Are we making exceptional progress on any of these, and are there any of them where we're making what you would say is poor progress, where we need to do better? If we're making poor progress on any of these, is it related to funding issues? That's my question.
A related question is that it doesn't appear that the issue of small craft harbours fits into any of these program priorities. Perhaps you can correct me if I'm wrong, and explain where small craft harbours fit in the priorities of the department.
I may have another question, if I have time after that.