Mr. Chair, I didn't think my turn would come so soon. I was under the impression that I would speak later, but I am very happy to read the motion to you now.
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study about foreign ownership and corporate concentration of fishing licences and quota through transactional agreements, and review the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ process for allocating and transferring commercial fishing licences and quota; and that the committee receive witness testimony from officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, industry representatives, and experts; that the committee also accept written briefs from individuals or organizations who wish to submit input; that the committee hold five (5) meetings for this study; that the committee report its conclusions and recommendations to the House of Commons.
I hope I did not read the motion too quickly.