Thank you for your question.
Indeed, by working with harvesters over the years, we have identified an opening date for this fishery, which is more or less consistent every year. Key to that is flexibility, to ensure safety on the water and that they can operate effectively in the conditions that are present at the time.
Yes, while we have a date that is set, we also allow flexibility, in collaboration with harvesters, Coast Guard and Transport Canada, to adjust that date if required.