Once again I just want to say thank you to our witnesses. I'll echo Mr. Morrissey's comments in terms of the variety of witnesses we've had over the past weeks on this study.
I do have a couple of comments I want to make prior to my questions, though.
Ms. Morten, we have heard a couple of times about the stated purpose, and I think that is important. I'm hoping we will give direction to that as we move forward, as well as the operating statements. A couple of witnesses have said that.
I understand that the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation was initiated in my hometown of Williams Lake in May 1995, so I commend you on that, as well.
I do want to go to Ms. Gaertner and the First Nations Fisheries Council. I sense the frustration in your voice. I do think it needs to be noted that there are those on this side of the table who suggested earlier on that this study take place for a longer term and that, indeed, we meet with all groups—even meeting with them in their communities, as well, going to Mr. Andrews' comment about people in communities. This really is what this is about, and it is what it impacts.
My question for Ms. Gaertner, right off the bat, is, how many meetings has your group had with the government on fisheries or with respect to our first nations fisheries in the province of British Columbia?