I wouldn't want to comment, other than just to make a general comment about our areas.
There are significant areas within our exclusive economic zone where there are areas for protection. That's an issue I think would be more appropriately addressed within the department.
But areas outside the economic zone—on the high seas, in other words—would be one where I have a direct role in dealing with other countries. We have jurisdiction within our own exclusive area. We have the jurisdiction to manage and to do it responsibly. That is a domestic issue. It is something that Fisheries and Oceans would have to respond to.
I know Sable Island is one area. I think there are six other areas being looked at domestically. I am aware of that from my knowledge of the issue, but I wouldn't want to comment on these because they are not really within my mandate and I don't feel I should tread on areas that don't fall within my jurisdiction of responsibilities.