Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is my information that less than 1,500 animals, a little over 1,000 perry caribou are still alive in the Arctic islands. The numbers have dramatically diminished over the last few years as the Member knows. We have originally suggested that perhaps we have to move very quickly to try to save the caribou and that is why we propose to capture a certain number and relocate them to the Calgary Zoo, so that we would diminish the possibility that this particular herd of caribou would become extinct. We have had discussions with the hunters and trappers in the area and with the Nunavut Wildlife Management board, and with the Inuvialuit Advisory board as well. The project council have agreed that we should, in spite of the great concern we have for the animals, that we should take a year, this fall and this winter, to work in partnership with these communities and people to work out a plan that would be supported by all the parties involved, try to implement a plan to address the concerns of the Peary caribou this spring. That is basically that status of the issue to date. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 23rd, 1997
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