I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 132 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. Today, all of our witnesses are on Zoom, and we also have some members on Zoom.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and a motion adopted on Thursday, February 8, the committee is resuming its study of the Fisheries Act review.
I will welcome the witnesses for our first panel.
From Oceans North, we have Susanna Fuller, vice-president, conservation and projects, and no stranger to this committee. From M-Expertise Marine Incorporated, we have Lyne Morissette, a doctor of marine ecology and a fisheries and marine mammal specialist. We also have Richard Williams, a fisheries consultant.
Thank you for taking the time to appear. You will each have up to five minutes for your opening statement.
Ms. Fuller, you have the floor.
Ms. Fuller is frozen.
Mr. Williams, I'll go to you first for five minutes or less.