Mr. Speaker, the department is aware that on some islands the caribou and the muskox as well have declined, some of them rather dramatically as the Member points out. We have also noticed that on some of the islands the wolf population has increased dramatically. It is a concern that we have and we are sharing the information we are gathering with the respective wildlife boards and agencies. As a government, we have made a commitment to work with the respective wildlife boards, the core management boards, that have been set up in the different settlement areas and let them take a lead in deciding what is the best approach to take in addressing these particular issues at this time. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 178-13(6): Declining Numbers Of Peary Caribou
In the Legislative Assembly on November 6th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 178-13(6): Declining Numbers Of Peary Caribou
Question 178-13(6): Declining Numbers Of Peary Caribou
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 5th, 1998
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