Madam Speaker, the legislation that governs environmental protection in the Northwest Territories is in two bodies. As the Member knows, the federal government has, what you might say, the lead on that in that its legislation overrides in areas where there is overlap. However, for the most part, it is clear in the Department of Renewable Resources' mind what responsibility the federal government has in relation to its legislation and its jurisdiction. It is clear what the responsibilities of the department are and what type of legislative protection it can provide to the public in governing the development in industry. What is not always clear is how enforceable some of these are. In any case, I think the government, or at least the department, is fairly clear about who has what role to play in monitoring the development in the Northwest Territories.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 289-12(5): Responsibility Of Environmental Protection In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on March 15th, 1994. See this statement in context.
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Question 289-12(5): Responsibility Of Environmental Protection In The Nwt
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 14th, 1994
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