Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning, gentlemen. Thank you very much for coming before us and helping us to get started on our study of the lobster industry.
If I may, I would first like to turn to Mr. Walker, whom I know quite well. First of all, Mr. Walker, welcome. Could I hear your views about the option that has been recommended or put forward by the Regroupement des pêcheurs professionels du sud de la Gaspésie in response to all the happenings in the lobster industry. Both in Gaspésie and the Iles-de-la-Madeleine, this has been occupying people’s attention for some time, though they may have chosen different approaches. They have been experiencing difficulties in Gaspésie for some time. I would specifically like to hear you talk about the buyout of licences, since that has been recommended as an approach. In the report, you are very apprehensive about the licence buyout option, but it is not necessarily an option for everyone. I also understand, I think, that, depending on the region, or part of a region, there can be completely different approaches that can be very helpful. I would like to hear you comment on that.