Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would just like to apologize to Mr. Sheppard. I was present, but I was preoccupied at times. Unfortunately, as you know, our attention is also taken up by other issues, including the snow crab crisis in my region in Atlantic Canada. I am currently involved in that issue and that is why I was unable to participate fully in the committee proceedings. For that I apologize. It was not because I was not interested in your testimony or in the subject matter. Thank you.