As the member notes, forage fish are a key element of the food chain. They prey on small marine creatures and then are themselves preyed upon by larger creatures.
I want to be clear for the record that certainly harp seals do consume capelin, as capelin is an important part of their diet. However, we don't have evidence to suggest that this is the key determinant of capelin populations. I want to place on the record that we think harp seals eat capelin, along with a whole bunch of other things.
In terms of the measures we're taking on forage fish—and I'll turn to Adam at this point—we have a policy on forage fish because of their importance in the marine ecosystem.
Again, I'll have Adam speak to that, if that's okay, Mr. Chair.