Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank all of the witnesses who are here today.
Unfortunately, we've missed two hours of committee time because of filibustering by the Conservatives. They've filibustered this bill for five months, because we know the Conservatives do not support Atlantic Canadians. They do not support the Atlantic accord.
Maybe I'll start with you, Mr. Crosbie. Perhaps you remember when Stephen Harper tried to axe the Atlantic accord for Newfoundland and Labrador.