Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the land withdrawal order for the reindeer grazing reserve was originally established by the federal government in 1936, as the Member has said here in his Member's statement. The reindeer herd has never used the full area of the original land withdrawal. The very large withdrawal area resulted in local requests for leases being refused, including interest in cultural healing camps, personal cabins, and tourism lodging opportunities. Starting in 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Lands engaged with the Gwich'in and Inuvialuit land claim organizations and wildlife management boards to consider a size reduction to the reserve. The land withdrawal change was completed in September of 2022. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Shane Thompson on Question 1364-19(2): Reindeer Grazing land Withdrawal Reduction
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 2023. See this statement in context.
Question 1364-19(2): Reindeer Grazing land Withdrawal Reduction
Oral Questions
February 14th, 2023
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