Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to our special guests, Mr. Mallet, Mr. Connors and Mr. Squires. Thank you so much for taking the time to join us this evening to provide valuable insight into the discussions that are taking place at this critical time.
Obviously, we've gotten to this point, and there are so many factors that led up to this over years and years. I think all of the witnesses that we're hearing from want to get to some sort of peaceful resolution and understanding, which is encouraging.
I'd like to ask you for your input, and hear your perspective in regard to the role that the government and the minister have played thus far. Do you feel it's been an adequate response by the federal government? In the nation-to-nation talks, do you feel the government is adequately incorporating other parties that have a tremendous stake in the industry and in the future of the fishery?
I'll open that up. That would be the first question I have for you. Do you feel that the response of the minister to date and this government has been adequate?