We are back.
I'd like to welcome our second panel of witnesses.
Representing the Fisheries Council of Canada, we have with us Mr. Paul Lansbergen, president. Representing the Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association, we are joined by Molly Aylward, executive director, and Melanie Giffin, marine biologist and industry program planner. Representing the Cape Breton Fish Harvesters Association, we have Mr. Michael Barron, president.
Thank you for taking the time to be with us today. You will each have up to five minutes for an opening statement.
I will invite Mr. Lansbergen to begin for five minutes or less, please.