We'll adopt those two budgets.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Monday, May 1, 2023, the committee is beginning its study of the allocation of resources to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
I would like to welcome our panel of witnesses.
Appearing as an individual, we have Debbie Dingell, member of Congress, House of Representatives of the United States, by video conference. I understand that Ms. Dingell has a prior commitment. She will give a statement to the committee and then she will be exiting, as far as I know.
Representing the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, we have Niall O'Dea, senior assistant deputy minister, strategic policy, and Richard Goodyear, assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer.
Representing the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, we have Ethan Baker, commissioner and vice-chair, by video conference; Robert Lambe, executive secretary; and Gregory McClinchey, director of policy and legislative affairs.
Thanks to all of you for taking the time to appear. You will each have up to five minutes for an opening statement.
We will start with Congresswoman Dingell for five minutes or less, please.