Thank you.
There is an old saying that you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. It appears, at least on the surface, that the Fraser River run in 2008 will not be very good. A lot of people are quite nervous about that, as you know, especially the first nations people.
I've been speaking to a couple of fishermen from Washington State about some of the concerns they have. So I'd like to know, are there any negotiations going on through the Pacific Salmon Treaty about a reduction of catch on the American side and also within the Canadian side?
It appears that the 2008 run may not be very good at all, so there is going to be a lot of pressure on DFO regarding sport fishing, first nations fishing, the constitutional right they have for food, social, and ceremonial purposes, plus the previous treaty with the Americans and their catch as well. Can you please tell us what deliberations or conversations are going on, in order to alleviate the fears and the pressures that may come within a few months?