On that, we have heard from a number of businesses the concern that if the U.S. ratified and we did not, it may have an overflow effect and affect Canada's relationship with and competitiveness in the U.S., because the U.S. has bilaterals with Japan, Australia, and others. It's a concern that some others have raised.
To the Grand Manan Fishermen's Association, thank you so much. You definitely raised the concerns and the opportunities for the local fishers to have a voice at this table, which is absolutely critical. Those are our communities in coastal southwestern New Brunswick.
On the owner-operator issue, I know the significance locally, why we want to keep it local. Could you explain in greater detail to the group the significance of the boats being operated and owned by someone offshore?