We continue to work with ENR on the traditional economy on the area of trapping. As I mentioned to the Member, there are currently approximately 100 trappers in the Sahtu. We actively support the marketing of the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program. Over the past four years, they’ve averaged about $370,000 per year in fur sales and an additional $84,000 in fur bonus and grubstake payments to trappers. Over the four years, the total for Sahtu trappers is nearly $2 million, so it’s a tremendous opportunity. This money goes directly back into trappers’ pockets and back into local economies in the Sahtu.
David Ramsay on Question 942-17(5): Economic Potential In Sahtu Region
In the Legislative Assembly on October 7th, 2015. See this statement in context.
Question 942-17(5): Economic Potential In Sahtu Region
Oral Questions
October 6th, 2015
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