Thank you for your question.
In terms of our approach with the Coast Guard, there are a couple of points.
First, the Coast Guard is no longer a part of Fisheries and Oceans. That is known. However, we do work very closely with the Coast Guard, as I noted in my opening remarks, with respect to those opening dates and making sure, to the best of our ability, that we have the equipment in the right place at the right time.
The honourable member is absolutely correct in that there is a greater risk of whale interactions with North Atlantic right whales later in the season. One of the best mitigation measures is to actually start fishing earlier in the season. With that, there is a greater chance of ice interactions and ice preventing harvesters from getting out.
We do work very closely with the Coast Guard. On a daily basis, we interact with the Coast Guard, Transport Canada and the harvester associations to keep them informed if there is going to be a delay. I can't speculate, and I won't speculate, in terms of the finances or availability in a particular case with respect to the Coast Guard, but I can say that the relationship is very strong and we work together on a daily basis.