Thank you, Mr. Chair. The act, as written, does ensure that the Minister will make transparent and accountable decisions on whether a nominated area can be considered by Executive Council for approval as a candidate area. The act was revised for the committee process to state that the Minister shall consider an area for approval, and those decisions regarding a nomination must always be made in accordance with the act and in good faith. There could be a multitude of situations where the Minister may have to reject, to use his discretion or her discretion, to reject a nomination. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Jenkins on Committee Motion 148-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 38: Protected Areas Act - Process for Development of Regulations, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on June 5th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 148-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 38: Protected Areas Act - Process for Development of Regulations, Carried
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