Thank you very much for the question, Madam Chair.
Harvesters are most definitely included in the scientific process that enables us to establish specific scientific recommendations that are published and available to everyone.
We usually hold meetings about the science advice before the advisory committees have their discussions. Some industry stakeholders are involved. In many cases, industry experts participate in the peer reviews used to prepare the advice. They also contribute their expertise in interpreting data, among other things.
Once we have a consensus on the science advice, that advice is published and is available to everyone. In addition, in most cases, it's also presented to the advisory committee so that everyone in the industry has access to the data and the most recent science advice when they comment on the decision about the fishery.