Indeed, my goal is to sustainably grow the fish and seafood sector.
In terms of the member's question, I hosted a seal summit in Newfoundland last year that brought together indigenous peoples, fish harvesters, scientists and industry to explore ethical harvesting of seals that would utilize the entire animal and create more opportunities for Canadian seal products. I committed to more science on the part of DFO.
I will remind the member that we simply can't be reckless when it comes to seals. Reckless decisions would risk market access to critical importers of Canadian seafood, such as the U.S., and hurt Canada's reputation.