Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Naturally, I want to thank the witnesses, whose participation is always valuable to us.
The reason I insisted that Quebec be included in our discussion and reflection is that it was determined that northern cod and Gulf of St. Lawrence cod were species that intersected or intermingled in the waters around Blanc-Sablon. The reality is that the various directions the minister has taken recently, as well as future decisions on northern cod, will eventually—the day may come sooner than we think—have an effect on the cod stocks in the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Do you have any specific data on the possible consequences of the decision to restore the fishery when we are in a cautious zone? Could this have an impact on the cod stocks that we want to restore in the river and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence?