Thank you, Mr. Morrissey.
Thank you, Chair.
Hello to the witnesses.
First let me say that what we're hearing today, from both these witnesses and the previous witnesses, is that it's clear that Canada has some of the strongest protections in the world. I thank fishers for that. I thank folks like the witnesses here and other oceans stakeholders.
I will say—and Mr. Morrissey brought this up in a previous question—that I have my issues with the Seafood Watch assessment that puts lobster on the red list. I think it's unfounded and it's just plain wrong, in my opinion.
My question is for both of you. Given your experience in this field over the years, can you explain why such measures are being pursued as they relate to two things? The first is trade, and specifically the MMPA in the United States. I think it's important to revisit that.
I have another question after that, if time allows.
Dr. Fuller, we can start with you and then go on to the next witness.