Mr. Speaker, the Wildlife Act that we have now is very outdated. It does not adequately reflect, for instance, the land claims agreements of the Inuvialuit, Gwich'in, Sahtu. It does not reflect the fact that we have a Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. There are sections of it that are extremely outdated. When we undertake the drafting of new legislation, it would have to be preceded by extensive discussions with the aboriginal stakeholders, as well as the overall community of the Northwest Territories. The initial part of the work, the consultation, will probably be the most extensive part. I am sure the point that the Member raised will be considered in that process. I hope that with the initial positive response by the Dene chiefs to setting up an intergovernmental forum and the commitment to work with this government through that forum, as well as interest by the other aboriginal leaders in working on common issues with this government, that we can see a discussion process start this year and, as I have said, with legislation being drafted for consideration some time next year, in the year 2000. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 198-13(7): Wildlife Act Residency Requirements
In the Legislative Assembly on May 12th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 198-13(7): Wildlife Act Residency Requirements
Question 198-13(7): Wildlife Act Residency Requirements
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 11th, 1999
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