Welcome back.
Gentlemen, thank you for taking the time today to meet with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to share your views and answer some questions that the members might have. We really appreciate your taking time out of your very busy schedules.
I believe the clerk has let you all know that we allow about four minutes for opening comments. We do that to allow members to be able to ask as many questions as possible in the timeframe allotted.
Mr. Basque, please begin your opening comments.