Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First, I would like to thank all the witnesses here today on Zoom. I must admit that I wish everyone could be here. One of the witnesses could not make it because of the format our committee is using. I hope we can accommodate all of the witnesses on subsequent occasions, because it is a matter of democracy.
Having said that, I would like to speak generally about COVID-19. I am sure you will agree that the fishing industry is truly a sector with some unique characteristics. Certain vulnerabilities have, of course, been brought to light by the crisis.
I would like the witnesses to tell me which aspects of the industry are most fragile right now. I would also like them to tell me what we could have done to prevent a crisis like this one. Unfortunately, we have no protection in the event of a future crisis, which could, for example, happen next year.
What should be done right now to make the industry more solid? The question is for all witnesses.