I'll call the meeting to order.
I'd like to thank the officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for being with us here this morning. You probably are aware of the motion that was passed. We have a laundry list of items we'd like to chat with you about. I appreciate your taking the time to be here to brief our committee on the various issues at hand.
Deputy, I believe you have an opening statement to make and you're going to introduce some of the new faces at the table as well. I'll turn it over to your right now.