I think the department's focus on the west coast has really been about trying to achieve those conservation and economic viability objectives for the fishery. In terms of our role governing what arrangements fishers might make with others who hold quota that they want access to, it has largely been left for them to negotiate arrangements that will work in their best interests. I think some of your witnesses later today may have some really interesting insights with regard to that.
On May 8th, 2023. See this statement in context.