Thank you, Mr. Chair. Welcome to the committee. I'm excited to have you here in Miramichi. I also want to acknowledge that the Atlantic salmon is not only on the Miramichi, although we claim it's the most famous salmon in the world. We also have many other rivers, including in Nova Scotia. We have a few on the island, and of course in Newfoundland where we just came back from.
Ms. Lambert, I will begin with you.
You are talking about cooperation or a study with first nations about the traditional customs or practices that have existed for hundreds of years. Does Fisheries and Oceans Canada consult you, and take first nations' ancient practices and recommendations into account? Do you have good collaboration with the department?