Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I thank all three of you for being here today as we continue this review.
When the Fisheries Act was amended in 2019 by Bill C-68, the word “laws” was redefined to include “by-laws made by an Indigenous governing body”. This expanded the act's equivalency provision, and it was a significant change. After five years with this new act in place, I think it's time to assess how the changes have played out.
Mr. Chamberlin or Mr. Barnes, how has DFO rolled out these legislative changes to first nations and indigenous governing bodies in B.C.?