I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 122 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 witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. Those in the room can use the earpieces and select the desired channel. Please address all comments through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Monday, September 16, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of the impact of the reopening of the cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.
I want to say a huge welcome to our witnesses. For our first panel, we have Sylvie Lapointe, president, Atlantic Groundfish Council; Alberto Wareham, president and chief executive officer, Icewater Seafoods Inc.; and Carey Bonnell, vice-president, sustainability and engagement, Ocean Choice International.
Thank you for taking the time to appear today. You each have five minutes or less for your opening statement.
Ms. Lapointe, you have the floor.