Emergency interim measures by definition, in my mind, we were faced with a need to make a decision to protect the caribou otherwise there would be a possible further precipitous decline and under the authorities that I did have or do have I made that very difficult decision to protect the herd and at the same time engage in the measures that were currently underway to find that area of accommodation and support among the aboriginal governments.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 259-16(4): Caribou Management Measures
In the Legislative Assembly on February 4th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 259-16(4): Caribou Management Measures
Oral Questions
February 3rd, 2010
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