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I will remind everyone that interpretation services are available for this meeting. Please inform me immediately if interpretation is lost and we'll ensure it is restored before resuming.
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One thing I'd like to remind people is that when you are ready to speak, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please speak slowly and clearly. When you are not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
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I'd now like to welcome our witnesses.
From the Living Ocean Society, we have Karen Wristen, executive director. From the Surfrider Foundation of Canada, we have Lucas Harris, executive director; and Alys Hoyland, youth coordinator, Pacific Rim chapter.
We'll now hear opening remarks from Ms. Wristen, for five minutes or less, please.