Thanks to our witnesses. It's a pleasure to have you here. I really appreciate the preparation that has clearly been done.
My first question goes to Mr. Butler. I should disclose to the committee that I was counsel to the Ecology Action Centre prior to being elected. Mr. Butler and his organization have consented for me to ask questions, such that I'm not in any violation of solicitor-client privilege. Dot your Is, cross your Ts in this world.
You spoke to the issue of genetically modified salmon, and the process pursuant to which the previous administration evaluated information around the risks to biodiversity from genetically modified salmon. You spoke to how CEPA is complex regarding the toxicity assessment of said genetically modified species.
What, in your opinion, is necessary in terms of legislative reform to get to a place where genetically modified animals are evaluated in a manner that maintains the confidence of Canadians?