Thanks, Mr. Chair.
There are lots of different groups impacted by this issue in British Columbia. We've heard about the impact on rebuilding salmon stocks. We could talk about the impact on B.C.'s commercial fishery. Of course, there's the sport angling and commercial sport angling aspect of the picture.
I wanted to pick up on what Mr. Hardie was asking about when it comes to indigenous groups and first nations. We had hoped, I believe, to have indigenous witnesses at the committee. Unfortunately, we weren't able to confirm any attendance.
Mr. Taylor, I understand that you work as a consultant with several first nations. I wonder if you could talk about the impact of Alaskan interception on their efforts to rebuild stocks in their territories.