I call this meeting back to order. As I was saying earlier, this committee is convened today for the study of the subject matter of clauses 173 to 178 of Bill C-45.
I want to welcome our guests today. We have officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Mr. Stringer, I believe you are going to lead. I would ask you at this point in time for any opening comments you might have. If you want to introduce your associates with you here as well, that would be terrific.
Thank you very much. The floor is yours, Mr. Stringer.