I call the meeting to order.
Good afternoon, everyone.
Pursuant to the standing order reference of Wednesday, May 1, 2019, we are considering Bill S-238, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (importation and exportation of shark fins).
We have a number of witnesses with us here today. From the Department of the Environment, we have Carolina Caceres, who is the manager of international biodiversity in the Canadian Wildlife Service.
From the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, we have Paul Gillis, director general for strategic policy.
From the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, we have Doug Forsyth, director general of market access, and Helen Fytche, director of procurement, trade and environment.
Welcome to all of you, and thank you for taking the time to be here today.
I want to welcome back Mr. Donnelly , who is subbing in for his friend Mr. Johns.
I'd also like to welcome Senator MacDonald, who sponsored this bill in the Senate and is here today for the proceedings.
We'll start with the presentations from our witnesses. I believe, Mr. Gillis, you are going to use the time allocated.