Very good. Thank you.
I just wanted to emphasize the importance of the industry. It's an $8-billion economy to which 9 million people contribute directly.
We need to ensure the industry's sustainability. But there's a problem that witnesses have often mentioned. They are concerned about invasive species. Protecting species' habitat is a federal responsibility.
In terms of what you've observed, what is your assessment of the invasive species situation? If we don't make a sustained effort to address the problem, what impact will that have on fish stocks and the recreational fishery?