As a Newfoundlander and Labradorian, it was so hopeful for me to be able to support doubling the TAC this year. I travelled around the province and Atlantic Canada, and certainly for Newfoundland and Labrador, it has been a strong boost to our economy.
I was at Icewater in Arnold's Cove and saw the plant working. We're probably at close to 12 months this year. There's a strong economic benefit to the plant workers, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, who are able to stay at home in well-paying jobs. That was really quite encouraging.
As we move forward, it's important to always ensure that the decisions made are decisions that will ensure the stock remains strong and we have a cod fishery into the future. I look forward to seeing the data from this season. It will be very helpful as we engage on all of these decisions. We will engage with all stakeholders as we look to next year, but it certainly appears that it's been a very successful season.