As a government we’re always reviewing our programs so that we can improve upon them and make them better. As I said, we have a number of different programs to assist harvesters. CHAP funding is one part of it. The other part of it is the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program where we guarantee prices for furs. For those active trappers that go out and trap and sell at least 20 pelts a year, we also provide a Grubstake Program so that they can get a grubstake before the next season starts. We review our guaranteed prices every year based on the auctions and results of the auctions. Before a trapper goes out he knows how much he’s going to get for a pelt that’s been well maintained and has been cured properly. Every opportunity is there for a trapper to maximize their returns.
Bob McLeod on Question 340-16(5): Community Harvesters Assistance Program
In the Legislative Assembly on November 4th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 340-16(5): Community Harvesters Assistance Program
Oral Questions
November 3rd, 2010
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