Mr. Speaker, as I said before we are working on a strategy, and as far as mixed messaging goes I think our Premier said it right when he said that all departments on this side are working together on a plan because we do recognize the seriousness of the Bathurst caribou herd and the effect it might have if there was a corridor that was built through there. I can assure the Member and all Members and the public, that the Government of the Northwest Territories is going to take all necessary steps to protect the Bathurst caribou herd, because to go from 476,000 animals in 1986 to just over 38,000 now that points out a problem and we need to try to find ways to mitigate that problem. I've even talked to my officials. I believe there was a caribou summit that was held in 2007 up in Inuvik, and I've even entertained the thought of having another caribou summit where we can hear from all people, including the public.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 427-18(2): Impacts Of Road Construction In Slave Geological Province On Bathurst Caribou Herd
In the Legislative Assembly on October 31st, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 427-18(2): Impacts Of Road Construction In Slave Geological Province On Bathurst Caribou Herd
Oral Questions
October 30th, 2016
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