Fisheries committee  There are obviously some national groups, like national representation from indigenous groups, industry, and ENGOs, as well as co-management partners. However, I would say that when it comes to who should be involved in engagement, we really rely on our regional offices who have the day-to-day, face-to-face discussions with our partners and stakeholders on a regular basis.

Fisheries committee  I think our colleagues from the aquatic ecosystem branch are probably more suited to talk to the marine protected areas. The other effect of area-based conservation measures, which again are the fisheries-specific tool under the Fisheries Act to address and protect ecosystem features and species, is an example of how—working with stakeholders and partners based on best available science and the experience of fish harvesters and the contribution of their information—we can identify measures on a shorter term, as we did in 2017.

Fisheries committee  You mentioned the different types of tools. I think my colleague Mr. Jenkins was referring to the fact that we have MPAs that cover a broader gamut of measures beyond fishing, and then we have what are called “other effective area-based conservation measures”, which are the contribution of fisheries restrictions to protect habitat features, ecosystems, species.