Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Haché, my first questions will be for you.
I would first like to thank you for the work your association has been doing since 2017, particularly concerning the protection of right whales and innovation in fishing methods.
We heard from other witnesses before you, with whom we discussed seasonal and temporary closures. Some of them also told us that these closures were excessive, since, as you said, the whales are sometimes in a certain location to feed, and certain areas are closed when they do not need to be.
We also talked about the tools used, such as acoustic buoys or overflights.
Do you think there is a way to improve the decision-making process concerning seasonal and temporary closures?
How can we do it?