Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. The hunters' and trappers' organization in Taloyoak firmly believes in wildlife conservation in and around Taloyoak as well as in the NWT. The organization is aware of the survey that indicates an increase in population of both caribou and muskoxen around Boothia Peninsula. The survey which was
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.., done in July 1995, also indicates an increase in muskoxen in Prince of Wales Island and in Somerset Island. The people in that area believe very strongly in conservation of wildlife. They have always been part of conservation. We have never taken anything more than what is required of any wildlife, any game, within our area.
Mr. Speaker, one of the ways to ensure healthy populations of both caribou and muskoxen is to harvest them. Later on, during the appropriate time, Mr. Speaker, I will be asking the appropriate Minister some questions about muskoxen. Thank you.