Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses who are here today. I appreciate having the opportunity to speak with you.
I thought I should clarify that unfortunately I was not able to be here on Tuesday, so one of my colleagues, the member for Pembroke, Cheryl Gallant, did sit in. I know she was able to ask several questions regarding her riding.
I want to change the focus a little.
Mr. Bowie, you mentioned that these amendments were brought forward and came about because of a paper that was produced in 2005 and also because of consultations that were conducted with all members of the marine community. Can you expand a little on that? I'm interested in hearing about what kinds of consultations took place. Was it just with shipbuilders or was it indeed with all parties in the marine community?