I'd say that there are several possible solutions. I could come back to community licences, of course, but I'd like to point out that the owner-operator and fleet separation regulations play an important role in the Atlantic provinces to preserve the independence of fishers and promote economic benefits in the communities.
On the other hand, based on what I've also heard from others who have appeared before me, it's quite clear that the enforcement of these regulations needs to be strengthened, as it's not working right now. To avoid too much concentration of fishing licences, it would also be appropriate to add certain criteria, such as monitoring transactions more closely and blocking those deemed abusive. There are certainly other regulatory mechanisms being studied to ensure a better distribution of licences and to promote the establishment of the next generation, such as by giving them preferential access to certain licences.
I also think the Department of Fisheries and Oceans should seriously look into the possibility of issuing community fishing licences, not just to indigenous communities, but also to non-indigenous communities. A pilot project could be run in different communities, which could be very interesting. Do we have enough time to talk about those licences?