Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to thank all of our witnesses for being here today and providing testimony on the Fisheries Act review.
I would encourage all witnesses to submit your recommendations in writing to the committee, if you haven't already done, to make sure we get those.
Chief Chamberlin, thank you for providing your remarks.
From what I have, and I'm sure I missed a few, you spoke about the importance of a watershed perspective, and revisiting the relationship with first nations regarding these changes and a proper engagement. You mentioned the minister's mandate letter. You spoke about reinstating the changes to habitat protection and bringing those back now. You spoke about defining what an aboriginal fish is, pursuing co-management with first nations, the need for healthy and abundant ecosystems, and embracing the principles of Cohen. You also mentioned putting salmon farms on land.
My first question is, why do you feel so strongly about the past changes to the Fisheries Act?