Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I don't know if we should be looking at this from the perspective of their side of the story. I think much of what's in this report, much of the work that these groups have done, would be verified. I think we all have the same interests. I know the outfitters have the same interest and that's in maintaining the viability of this herd and adequate management of this herd. Again, in the coming months this spring, we will sit down and go through the plan with stakeholders. The Barren Ground outfitters will be included in that. Mr. Ramsay, I believe maybe Ms. Lee, in the House last week raised some concerns that they felt some shortcomings they felt in terms of the plan. I want to remind Members that this is a recommendation to government. We now intend to go out and consult with stakeholders to ensure that this plan makes sense and discuss the various options under the terms of the plan. Nothing has been done; there are no reductions in tags at this point, and there will be adequate consultation. I can't give the Member much more certainty than that or much more assurance than that, but I think that's certainly adequate. 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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