I can share that since I became minister, I've been working with the department on key issues around the staffing and recruitment of C and P officers. I take this very seriously. I've been very clear that unauthorized fishing is not acceptable.
To that end, I want to thank the conservation and protection officers for the work they've done. It was really quite extraordinary. They have seized thousands of traps. They've returned tens of thousands of lobsters to the water, and they've also inspected dozens of facilities. I think that's a very important step forward and really does set us up well for the upcoming season. I want to thank the officers for what they've done.
