So, 58% of the 25,000 tonnes are allocated to the offshore sector and the rest of the catch is shared by indigenous people, non-indigenous people and shrimpers in Quebec. The rest of the catch is not economically significant enough for shrimpers to commit to modifying their boats and to an inshore fishery with such a small market share. Are you in a position to say, as a representative of this sector, whether it is lucrative for shrimpers to enter the redfish fishery with such a modest quota?
On May 23rd, 2024. See this statement in context.