Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman,
I move that the committee recommends that the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development not issue new licenses for the commercial harvesting of trees, and increases shall not be granted without the consent of the affected communities and Hunters and Trappers Association for such a commercial harvest would significantly affect the harvesting of wildlife by the First Nations People.
And therefore, that the department review policies and agreements that affect land claims and treaty rights in consultation with the appropriate standing committee and members of the Legislative Assembly.