Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Dr. Rosenau, we talked about the critical importance of restoration enhancement and habitat protection. Of course monitoring and science go into the fold as well.
Do you believe that this budget is so critical? Is it critical that we have a wild salmon recovery budget?
I know that the Nuu-chah-nulth where I live have been looking for funds to help rebuild the habitat and protect habitat. Often they don't get the applications supported because there are so few funds.
Do you believe that this budget is absolutely critical?