We will check the record, but that is what the clerk has advised me at this point. I will ask the clerk to go back and check and find out.
Concerning your inquiry, that's the reason neither of those two people appear on today's list.
Today we will proceed with the meeting. We have guests with us here today. We will begin. I'm sure you are all aware that the committee is studying the snow crab industry in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, and we're looking at the various issues throughout the region that face the snow crab industry. Interest in this topic was brought forward by the members of our committee because of concerns that were raised by the sector.
As we open it up for opening comments, I'd ask again that you hear the signal at the four-minute mark.
We will proceed. Ms. Richardson, do you want to begin with your opening comments?