Good afternoon, everyone.
Welcome back to committee members who were here earlier in the day as well for a session.
Pursuant to order of reference of Wednesday, June 6, 2018, we are undertaking a study on the situation of endangered whales, M-154.
Joining us this afternoon for this particular session we have Area 19 Snow Crab Fishermen's Association, represented by the president, Basil MacLean.
From the Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia, we have Martin Paish, director of business development, and Owen Bird, executive director. Welcome, gentlemen.
By telephone from Omega Pacific Hatchery Inc., we have Carol Schmitt, president, and Brian Tutty.
We'll get to statements by our guests with a time frame of up to seven minutes, and then we'll get to our rounds of questioning.
First off, Mr. MacLean, go ahead when you're ready, sir.