What are the most important issues facing Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) this year?

We are currently working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to establish appropriate locations of marine protected areas (MPAs) because there is a potential overlap between MPAs and current fishing areas.

Currently, 1 percent of Canadian coastal areas are in a MPA and the DFO's committment is to reach 5 percent by the end of this year and a further 5 percent by 2020.

There will be challenges especially in the Gulf of St.