Ken McDonald at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

I call the meeting back to order.

I'll make a few comments for the benefit of the new witnesses.

Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute it when you are not speaking.

For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice, at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.

All comments should be addressed through the chair.

Finally, as a reminder, the use of a House-approved headset is mandatory for all virtual participants in parliamentary proceedings.

I would now like to welcome our witnesses. Appearing as an individual by video conference, we have Murdoch McAllister, associate professor at the University of British Columbia. Representing the Reconseal Inuksiuti, we have Ruben Komangapik, co-chief executive officer, and Yoanis Menge, co-chief executive officer.

Thank you for taking the time to appear today. You each have five minutes for an opening statement.

We'll go to Mr. McAllister first, please.