I would say that DFO has a responsibility to make sure that the fishery is sustainable for the long term. However, I would also say that I think it's important that we work with the first nations communities to make sure, as they implement their right, that we have the same goals and objectives. We need to work together to implement that right in a way that is going to make sure they are able to have their moderate livelihood but also in a way we are convinced is not a conservation challenge. These are all things we are having ongoing discussions about, and I would say that it's extremely important that we continue to work together to find the right path forward.
On November 18th, 2020. See this statement in context.