Mr. Chairman, after some time the whole process was at a standstill this past spring, the Species at Risk Act started moving forward. There has been a lot of work with the aboriginal governments and we have agreed that we would hire a contractor to do the drafting, and discussion has been taking place and translation has also taken place. However, our target to have this piece of legislation brought forward to this session is something we weren't able to meet. We are hoping we are able to come forward. I am not sure we will be able to commit to coming forward for the spring session, but that's something we are looking at.
Michael McLeod on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 6th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 6th, 2007
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