I may share some time with Mr. Calkins beside me.
There was some discussion over the record on DFO and aquatic invasive species. The previous provincial government actually ratified commitments under the Aichi biodiversity targets in 2010 for the 23 targets, to prevent, control and eradicate invasive species.
We also introduced a rapid response plan framework for aquatic invasive species in 2011 and the aquatic invasive species regulations in 2015. In contrast, the current government has largely been silent on Canada's AIS commitments within the Aichi and UN frameworks, while the CESD found that the 2015 aquatic invasive species regulations were not adequately enforced. In examining the 2011 rapid response framework, the CESD found that DFO was not ready to act in any timely manner when new aquatic invasive species were detected.
I think this became really evident when the infestation was discovered in Lake Winnipeg. I believe it took well over six months for any sort of response plan to be developed.
To each of the witnesses, do you see that as a major threat—that we do not have rapid response plans in place?