We have an Atlantic-wide policy that speaks to the significant licensing policies that apply to the inshore sector, but, as I mentioned in my opening remarks, there are provisions possible for individual fleet sectors that come forward as a fleet in a particular fishery, potentially in a particular area, to make representations to DFO to modify or to depart from that Atlantic-wide policy.
Some of the examples that I gave in my opening remarks are illustrative of those types of exercises. In all cases, they are a result of consultation, either on a regional basis or on a fleet-wide basis.
I take your point, Mr. McDonald, on the need for the engagement of harvesters on all matters, not just on licensing policy. It's very important. I think it's a priority for all the regions.
Certainly, in Newfoundland and Labrador, we put in a significant amount of extra effort over the fall and winter, going to small communities, hearing from harvesters directly, and getting their perspectives, not only on fleet exemptions and length policies but on all fisheries management approaches.