The fact of the matter is that we don't have adequate enforcement. DFO is making it even more difficult for the enforcement officers to work because of the uncertainty around these openings. They're allowing these ceremonial openings. The fish caught are not to be sold, but it's impossible for DFO to monitor. It is absolutely impossible, whether or not those fishery officers are in place.
On June 1st, 2006. See this statement in context.