I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 135 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 the witnesses and the members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those in the room, you 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 Thursday, February 8, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of the Fisheries Act review.
Welcome to our witnesses for the first panel.
We have, in person, from the Forest Products Association of Canada, Mr. Scott Jackson, director of conservation biology, and Kate Lindsay, senior vice-president and chief sustainability officer.
We have with us Mr. Darren Porter, spokesperson for the Fundy United Federation.
On Zoom, we have Mr. Larry Thomas, manager, environment and sustainability, from the Canadian Cattle Association.
Thank you for taking the time to appear today. You will each have up to five minutes or less for your opening statement.
Yes, Mr. Perkins.