Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I support traditional knowledge in the regions of wildlife management. I believe it has been a proven fact that there is some scientific support for that type of traditional knowledge. I know in some communities in my region we have had to wait for the scientific community to catch up to the traditional knowledge in relation to wildlife, but eventually both groups worked out an agreement whereby one would benefit the other. My question to the Minister though is: I would like to know how much it is costing this government to document this traditional knowledge. I understand the Minister identified two PYs under his department, but I also understand this policy is government-wide. I am trying to find out just exactly how much it is costing this government to document traditional knowledge. How much are we paying consultants? That is the type of information I am after, Madam Chair.
Vince Steen on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 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
February 25th, 1997
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