Fisheries committee  I think we looked at this investment as a long-term investment and one that was going to see wealth generation for future generations, and like Christine mentioned, the seven generations. I think that does show we looked at things in a sustainable way. We knew it all made sense.

Fisheries committee  For the Mi'kmaq, and the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, this was our first access to the offshore, which was a pretty monumental step. We've been working closely with Clearwater for some time. They get reconciliation. They understand what it means. We saw that early o

Fisheries committee  The issue of the moderate livelihood is entirely separate from the Clearwater transaction and what we're discussing today. It doesn't impact owner-operator regulations as it only pertains to Clearwater.

Fisheries committee  That's correct.

Fisheries committee  I would like to think that since this transaction the company couldn't be any more Canadian.

Fisheries committee  Absolutely. I don't know if any of you have heard the chief speak before, but science always comes first and conservation. Nothing has changed. That's the way Clearwater always operated anyway, and it's certainly the way we plan to operate it today.

Fisheries committee  Thank you, Chair. It's an honour to be invited today to appear before the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. My name is Jennifer Deleskie, and I'm the vice-president of business development and public affairs at Membertou Corporate. I am joined by my colleague, Christin