Thank you, Chair. Thanks for the indulgence of moving time around.
Welcome. It's so nice to see everybody on this truly north coast day here in Ottawa. I hope folks feel welcome. I apologize for not being here. I had a speech I was obligated to give in the House. It's nice to be among so many familiar and friendly faces.
Where to start? I think this is the one-year anniversary of the government's new coastal safety strategy. As it is right now, there is a lot of traffic that moves up and down the north coast through your territories, through Lax Kw'alaams and Nisga'a waters.
Maybe I'll start with President Clayton and go to Mr. Helin or Mr. Alexcee afterwards. What's the status? From a gold standard to silver, bronze, or something below, how good do you think the safety conditions are right now in event of mishaps or tragedies that go on in the north coast waters? I don't know if Ms. Clayton or others might have an opinion on that. What's the state of affairs currently?