I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 131 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 Thursday, February 8, 2024, the committee is resuming its review of the Fisheries Act.
I want to welcome our first panel. We have from the First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia, Stu Barnes, executive director. From the First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance, we have Robert “Galagame'” Chamberlin, chairman. Finally, from the Nunavut Fisheries Association, we have Mr. Derek Butler, executive director.
Thank you for taking the time to appear here today. You will each have five minutes or less for your opening statement.
Mr. Barnes, you have the floor.