Mr. Speaker, of course, we agreed we are not limiting or restricting or taking away any aboriginal right to harvest. We are just indicating there is a conservation issue and we have to adjust where we hunt to protect the herd. We believe we have the full authority when there are conservation issues that are emergency in nature, which we consider the Bathurst herd to be where the precipitous drop in numbers indicate to us that, if something isn’t done, that herd will in all probability cease to exist. That is the rationale. We have the legislation and we believe we have made the right decision. I would also point out that we have very strong support from the Northwest Territories Metis Nation and the North Slave Metis. The Tlicho Government has been in support of the intent to conserve and protect the herd. We have some unresolved issues with the Yellowknives. We are, I believe, in the process of and still talking towards sorting those out. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 244-16(4): Consultation On Caribou Management Measures
In the Legislative Assembly on February 3rd, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 244-16(4): Consultation On Caribou Management Measures
Oral Questions
February 2nd, 2010
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