In the minister's decision and in her statement related to that, when she spoke of year-round employment, it certainly is true that with the quota that it is right now, it does get fished at a relatively quick pace. Over time, with sustainable management, the hope would be that the biomass increases, increasing the quotas available to all fleets, which would further increase the employment and economic benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador.
On October 23rd, 2024. See this statement in context.