Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I understand that TFM lampricide can be harmful to other species. You mentioned the lake sturgeon, and there's also the threatened northern brook lamprey and spotted salamanders. While pesticides no doubt play an important role in controlling invasive aquatic species, we know that they can harm many species at the same time and have effects that are difficult to predict. In light of this, how important is Fisheries and Oceans Canada's research and other scientific research like yours to the understanding of the impact of these pesticides?
Also, do you believe your work could be affected by the cuts to DFO?