Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you again to the guests who are here this evening. We really appreciate your time and valuable insights and perspectives.
I want to state this right off the bat. Tomorrow, I understand, in area 34, the season starts at 9 a.m. We want to take this opportunity to make sure that the fishers and the fish harvesters of area 34 have a very safe and hopefully very productive season on the waters.
Hopefully things go really well. I know it's always a big day in these regions, when it's starting day. We wish them well.
We're coming to the conclusion of this committee meeting. We're in the last round, and I want to give you an opportunity to speak to us about the pathway forward. Some of you have made points on this already in the testimony we've heard.
Going forward, could you summarize your thoughts about what areas you feel need the most focus and the most attention right away to get to a peaceful resolution of this situation and make sure we have the fishery on a solid footing? We've heard a variety of testimony, but coming from your perspective and through your lens, what would be your top-ranked priority for this committee to hear?
I think that is the way I'd like to wrap up my time of questioning with you.
We'll start with you, Ms. Sonnenberg, and then go through the other guests. Thank you.