Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The most elementary of all aboriginal rights, I think, as, even former Prime Minister Trudeau said back in 1973, is hunting and trapping. Those are constitutionally entrenched rights within the claims, within the treaties. It is important that, when we talk about access to hunting and harvesting of wildlife anywhere in the Northwest Territories, we must always take into consideration the rights of aboriginal people. It is our obligation to consult with them on any changes that we make in regard to management, harvesting and anything that would have an impact on the hunting and trapping rights of aboriginal people. We would have to take an overall approach to ensure that everything is balanced and consistent and considered in developing the legislation. We have to stop doing patchwork and remedial work on this rather outdated act. I am unable, unfortunately, to give a specific response to the Member. I know he has been raising it for some time. 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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