You noted that NAFO does not conduct research activities of its own. In fact, contracting parties decide to conduct those activities and then voluntarily submit the research findings to the Scientific Council, if I understand correctly.
We heard from your minister that the provisions within the revised NAFO treaties, specifically article VI, paragraph 10, are very important in order for NAFO to conduct scientific activities inside the 200-mile limit. If NAFO doesn't conduct scientific activities outside the 200-mile limit in the regulatory area, why would those changes be required in the convention to allow NAFO to conduct scientific activities within the 200-mile limit--extended in the entire convention area?