Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good afternoon, colleagues. It's a pleasure to join you, as always.
Thank you to the witnesses for being with us today as well. My question to begin with is for Mr. Penner.
Good afternoon, Mr. Penner. As I'm sure you're aware, my riding of Victoria is home to the busiest cruise ship port in Canada. We welcomed just under one million visitors in 2025, and we're always keen to do so. We recognize the value that the cruise industry brings to our region. At the same time, there are always people in our community who are looking to see how we can improve the experience for tourists, for residents and of course for our local marine ecosystem.
This is a vital part of what makes our community special, so I wonder if you could elaborate on your comments in terms of steps that the industry is taking or perhaps plans to take in the future to help reduce its environmental impact on the port communities that you visit or pass through.