Mr. Speaker, my mandate is to grow the fish and seafood industry. For that, we need stocks that are viable and abundant.
I am focused on advancing consistent, sustainable and collaborative fisheries to benefit rural, indigenous and coastal communities now and for future generations. Earlier this year, a full stock assessment was held and, yes, there is an increase in area SFAs. However, in SFA 5, there was a 12% biomass increase and SFA 6 continues to be in the critical zone.
We will continue working with all harvesters and consult—