Thank you. On the Marathassa spill, “world class” means excellent. It doesn't mean perfect. I commend you and all your colleagues on the all-night effort and your commitment to do an assessment to make sure we're always improving and doing better all the time. That's world class.
Minister, thanks for being with us. I think it was an extraordinary budget for fisheries.
In terms of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, I would appreciate if you could comment on what led to our government investing the $2 million. We know the Pacific Salmon Foundation promotes science, education, and habitat, engages with 30,000 to 40,000 volunteers in the province of B.C., and has a 10 to one return on investment. For others who would think of approaching our government in budget 2016, what would be some of the best practices that might be embodied there?
Before you answer, I would appreciate also posing another question. You referred to science and infrastructure, and mentioned that there is an $80 million amount in the budget that would bolster our commitment to the quality of science. It would be interesting, I think, for us to hear how you see the government maybe deploying that $80 million amount.
If we have time, I would love to hear from the coast guard on what they think about an idea I have vetted publicly to impose criminal liability on those who would abandon vessels on the coast of B.C.