Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, Mr. Menicoche.
Conclusion
The committee is well aware of the significance of wildlife to the people of the Northwest Territories and the complexity of developing new wildlife management legislation. Bill 3, the Wildlife Act, is the culmination of years of effort, dedication and inestimable investment of talent, interest and emotion on the part of a group of people as wide and diverse as the North itself. The Northwest Territories has undergone significant change since the new act was initially developed, and the committee recognizes that it is no small achievement to bring forward legislation that can continue to apply to our ever-evolving political and physical landscape. Members once again commend the hard work and determination of all those involved in every step of this journey. The committee is optimistic that Bill 3 can be assented to in the 17th Assembly, and recognizes the
passage of a new Wildlife Act as an important milestone. The committee urges Cabinet to support the proposed amendments and begin the establishment of a renewed wildlife management regime that recognizes the paramount importance and fundamental value of wildlife to the Northwest Territories.