I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 69 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.
This meeting, of course, is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022.
We will begin today's meeting in public to hear witness testimony. Afterwards, we will switch in camera for the second hour.
As a reminder to all, please address your comments through the chair. Screenshots or taking photos of your screen is not permitted.
In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., we're resuming our study of foreign ownership. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and a motion adopted on January 20, 2022, the committee is resuming its study of foreign ownership and corporate concentration of fishing licences and quota.
I would like to welcome our panel of witnesses. Appearing as an individual, we have Mr. Christensen, professor; representing Aero Trading Co. Ltd., we have Brad Mirau, president and chief executive officer, by video conference; and representing Skipper Otto Community Supported Fishery, we have Ms. Strobel, co-founder and chief executive officer.
Thank you for taking the time to appear today. You will each have up to five minutes for your opening statement.
We'll start with Mr. Christensen, please.