I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 126 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 earpiece 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, the committee is resuming its study of the impact of the reopening of the cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.
Welcome to our witnesses on our panel today. We have, in the room, Mr. Glen Best, owner-operator and fish harvester. On Zoom, we have Ms. Sherrylynn Rowe, research scientist at the fisheries and marine institute of Memorial University. Of course, we also have Mr. Todd Russell, president of the NunatuKavut Community Council.
Thank you for taking the time to appear. You will each have five minutes or less for your opening statement.
Mr. Best, you have the floor.