(Translation) Mr. Chairman, while we are on the subject of wildlife, this past winter, there was a meeting in Rankin Inlet regarding polar bears. There were a couple of representatives who went from our community to Rankin Inlet to express their concerns with regard to the decline of the polar bear population. Especially for the full-time hunters or outpost camp people, the polar bear skins supplement their income. Is the Minister aware if there is going to be a decreasing quota of polar bears? When I was in my community, the groups from southern Canada met in regard to this issue. I wonder if the Minister has been involved with the discussions regarding the polar bears this past winter. Can he give a response while we are on the subject of wildlife? The income from the skins help the hunters and we are informed that, every year, they do not give birth to their pups. I wanted to know if he was involved in any way at all. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Kenoayoak Pudlat on Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
In the Legislative Assembly on March 8th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 7th, 1993
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
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