I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 118 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.
This meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the Standing Orders.
Before we proceed, I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. Please address all comments through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), section 92 of the Fisheries Act, and the motion adopted on February 8, 2024, the committee is commencing its statutory review of the 2019 Fisheries Act.
Welcome to our witnesses from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
We have Madam Ladell, Mr. Ruseski, Ms. Jennifer Buie and Mr. Waddell. I believe all of you have been here before.
Go ahead, Mr. Arnold.