In the early days, we were involved, before the creation of Nunavut, with the Arctic fishery getting its early start. Since then, the Government of the Northwest Territories has a positive working relationship with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and every GNWT department interacts with DFO in one way or another. For example, our officers of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, through an agreement with DFO, have enforcement and administrative responsibilities under the Fisheries Act. Also, we as a government have written to the Federal Fisheries Minister requesting devolution of Fisheries' responsibilities to the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Bob McLeod on Question 463-18(2): Development Of Arctic Fishery
In the Legislative Assembly on November 4th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 463-18(2): Development Of Arctic Fishery
Oral Questions
November 3rd, 2016
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