Thank you, Mr. Woodworth.
The Asian carp has been a significant problem in U.S. waters. We've managed to keep it out of the Great Lakes at this point.
It's not only our work, but in large part the work of the United States government; it has made massive investments in that area to try to keep the Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. We introduced a fund of $17.5 million over five years in this program. It's focused on four pillars, primarily: prevention, early warning response, control, and management. That's in conjunction with our partners in the U.S.
That funding is above and beyond what we already invest in aquatic invasive species, which is about $4 million a year. We're currently working with the provinces and territories on the development of a national aquatic invasive species regulatory proposal that would help address aquatic invasive species in Canada, including Asian carp.
So it's broader than just the Asian carp issue. It's many other types of invasive species that could potentially enter the country.