Peter, David, John, Michelle, and Ruby, you can tell by the nature of the questions that you have 12 MPs around this table who are earnest in their desire to learn as much as they can. You're each contributing a lot, and we thank you for what you've told us today.
I have got three questions.
First, there has been some discussion about upcoming regulations that the Government of Canada will enact as it takes over responsibility for aquaculture for the first time. Did you participate in those public consultations leading up to this enactment?
Second, I want to take up where Mr. Andrews and Mr. Byrne left off. We have in front of us pictures--I think provided by you, Rob--supporting your later testimony concerning closed containment in other places, such as Benxi, China. We also have Middle Bay. You mentioned Vancouver, which was a big surprise to me, because I've heard this hasn't been done successfully and that it's not technically feasible, so could you tell us again clearly where we should be looking?
My third question may be tough for you. Michelle, you mentioned different stakeholders, including government, first nations, the environment, local communities, and the public at large. You didn't mention private enterprise, but Peter, you made it clear that no one is going to do this for charity. What are the strongest arguments against closed containment, if you could think on the opposite side of the argument? Obviously, if we can tackle the toughest argument against you, you're going to win.
Those are my three questions.