Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, I've indicated this spring we're going to consult with stakeholders and it's at that point that I would propose that we meet with Barren Ground outfitters; meet with all the outfitters who have an interest in the viability of this herd, Mr. Speaker. But the membership of the planning committee can't be changed and I think the membership of the planning committee is valid. As I indicated, and I'll go through the partners again: DIAND, RWED, Dogrib Treaty 11, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, North Slave Metis Alliance, Lutselk'e Dene First Nation, KIA, Kitikmeot Hunters and Trappers, Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, and NTI. These are groups with the responsibility, under land claims provisions and under our legislation, for co-management of this herd. The Barren Ground outfitters don't have that same responsibility. I'm not trying to diminish the role they play or the interest they have in it, and certainly we intend to consult and involve them in management of this herd, but in terms of a legislated requirement for co-management, these other groups that make up the membership of this committee have that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Brendan Bell on Question 503-15(3): Bathurst Caribou Management Plan
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 503-15(3): Bathurst Caribou Management Plan
Question 503-15(3): Bathurst Caribou Management Plan
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 27th, 2005
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