Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses.
This is certainly developing into an interesting process. I have a series of questions, so please keep your answers fairly short. I'll ask Mr. Mallet to answer first, and then Mr. Connors and Mr. Squires.
For years now, and especially in the last five years when I've been on this fisheries committee, the committee has repeatedly heard witnesses describe that trust has been broken by DFO in its relationships with harvesters of all types, meaning indigenous, commercial, public and recreational harvesters. Many dedicated officers and staff out there, I believe, are working to deliver in their roles, but even DFO officials have been undermined in their efforts to keep good relations with harvesters.
Can you describe your relationship with DFO? If you have experienced breakdowns in communications, what level do you think is the source of the breakdown?