I apologize, I'm not an expert on the NAFO framework. I can only speak from my experience of talking to scientists who are concerned about these stocks. They feel that in the past the management of stocks under NAFO has not been very effective in reducing illegal and unregulated fishing and setting precautionary quotas that allow for rebuilding.
The main point I want to make to this committee is that we need a change in vision from managing for exploitation to managing for rebuilding. My understanding is that shift in mindset and goals has not occurred within NAFO as yet. At least it's not evidenced by anything they have done.
I don't think I'm qualified to comment on how the framework is structured, what parts to keep, and what parts to change. I apologize.