There you have an excellent example of a regulation that acts as an obstacle to stabilizing fishing activity. It is allowed in one direction, but not the other. Why? That is the question we should be asking. These are similar, overlapping regulations that result in a fisheries management system that creates a great deal of insecurity, without allowing for stability at all levels. We have to look at potentially rationalizing the fleet. As Mr. Desbois was saying, we cannot be constantly managing economic problems and managing the fishery. It seems as though the two are forever being lumped together.
On May 25th, 2010. See this statement in context.