Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome to our guests. Thank you for appearing in front of the committee.
We've heard some differing views from different witnesses regarding the managing of ballast water from ships. Some witnesses have said Canada's ballast water management system is adequate, and others are saying it's inadequate. Certainly some have pointed out that they feel we have an inferior regime to the one in the United States, for instance, their laws, their regulations, their management systems, and their practices.
I'm wondering if you can give your opinion. Do you feel we are adequately addressing the ballast water issue, or do we need to up our game in terms of the Canadian laws, regulations, and practices?