I call this meeting to order.
I'd like to thank the minister for coming today to meet with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.
I know I don't have to go through the procedures with you. You've been here several times in the past. You'll probably hear that famous beep of noise from up front here when the time expires for members, so perhaps you could begin to bring your comments or remarks to a conclusion at that point in time.
To begin, I would ask that you introduce the guests that you have with you here this morning. If you have an opening statement, you could proceed right into that at this point in time.
The floor is yours.