I call the meeting back to order.
We will take this opportunity to welcome Minister Jackman and Mr. Lewis here to meet with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.
I know you are well prepared in what the committee's role is here today with respect to the snow crab industry in Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
Minister, I believe you have some opening comments.
Members, if we are all ready to begin, I'll ask the minister to proceed with his opening comments.