I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 129 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 by the committee 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.
Welcome to the witnesses here today.
On Zoom, we have, from the Nunatsiavut Government, Jim Goudie, deputy minister of lands and natural resources.
Thank you for taking the time to appear. You will have five minutes or less for your opening statement.
Mr. Goudie, the floor is yours.