Other Members have talked about this, but the Sparrow case in British Columbia and the Sparrow test, I wanted to mention this, as well, Mr. Speaker. Is there an existing aboriginal right? Most certainly there is. Under the Sparrow test, does it impose undue hardship? Undoubtedly, it does. Does it prevent the holder of the right from preferred means of exercising that right? Undoubtedly, it does. The Minister’s decision, he says that it was made on the basis of conservation. Now, in that Sparrow test, the government has to recognize a priority for First Nations harvesting. I’m wondering how the government has recognized First Nations as being a priority in harvesting, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
David Ramsay on Question 248-16(4): Caribou Management Measures
In the Legislative Assembly on February 3rd, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 248-16(4): Caribou Management Measures
Oral Questions
February 2nd, 2010
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