Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to each of the witnesses who've joined us. This evening provided valuable insight and testimony, and we appreciate the input you've brought to the committee.
As you know, we find ourselves in a situation that didn't emerge overnight. This is something that has been ongoing for a number of years, and recently, obviously, has escalated to a very serious point in Nova Scotia. There are a lot of misunderstandings from all sides.
I think what's happening is that, throughout this process, there seems to be a whole element of people who have felt like perhaps they haven't been properly consulted or haven't been part of the process. There seems to have been an absence on the part of the minister to be actively and proactively involved in coming to a solution sooner than now.
We're hearing compelling testimony from indigenous representatives and folks from the indigenous community, which is definitely shedding light on their right to fish. We're also hearing from representatives of the commercial fishery, talking about their concerns about being left out of the process.
I would just ask this of each of the witnesses who have spoken here this evening: Do you feel there is something that could have been done differently, or could be done better, to help us get to a peaceful resolution and make sure all interested parties are part of a solution?
I'll start with you, Mr. Wicken.