Thank you, Chair.
I want to ask some of my fellow coastal B.C. witnesses here today about the pacific salmon strategy initiative. We know that this initiative came into place about a year ago and that there's been minimal use of funds to date.
Everybody has spoken about the importance of working alongside local communities, first nations and those who are on the water. I'm wondering if any of the witnesses could confirm if they've had any consultation with DFO and what that's looked like.
Perhaps I could start with Mr. Bos.