Question O285-12(2): Local Input In Study Of Peary Caribou  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One mandate in my department is to inform the communities whenever a survey of that kind is being done around the community. One of the things that we like to do is get the communities involved in the surveys and studies. The main purpose of this is to

Question O282-12(2): Types Of Trees In Liard Valley  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe we have poplar, white spruce, black spruce, and jack pine. Jack pine, Mr. Speaker, was selected in 1989 as the official tree of the Territories. ---Applause

Question O281-12(2): Michelangelo Virus  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We were concerned about this when we were informed. We wanted to unhook the cables into the wall until the time passes, and we also wanted to try and get a doctor in to fix them. All departments are advised in this regard, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

Question O279-12(2): Issuing Of Shrimp Licences  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my understanding, Mr. Speaker, that it is considered as an unutilized species. I believe that it is excluded from this area. Thank you.

Question O279-12(2): Issuing Of Shrimp Licences  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When my deputy had a discussion with Honorable John Crosbie in Vancouver, he stated that no new shrimp licences will be allocated in the North Atlantic Ocean. Thank you.

Question O275-12(2): Tabling Of Canadian Forest Strategy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As soon as I can.

Question O275-12(2): Tabling Of Canadian Forest Strategy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker.

Question O273-12(2): Optional Years For Evergreen Forestry  Yes.

Question O273-12(2): Optional Years For Evergreen Forestry  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am still new in the Department of Renewable Resources dealing with forestry, and I am very interested in the area of forestry, although I came from an area with no trees. I am also very interested in community concerns regarding this forestry issue. M

Ministers' Statement 32-12(2): Community-based Forest Management Projects  (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think I am working too hard. I am the only one making statements here. I am pleased to announce that with the signing of the Northwest Territories-Canada Co-operative Agreement in Forestry, the Government of the Northwest Territories no

Ministers' Statement 31-12(2): Meetings In Vancouver And Ottawa  (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to report to the House on my recent meetings in Vancouver and Ottawa. In Vancouver I met with the Hon. John Crosbie, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Our discussions concerned the developing Baffin fishing industry. M

Item 12: Tabling Of Documents  Mr. Speaker, I would like to table Tabled Document 18-12(2), a document on fish sampling methodology for monitoring programs in the Northwest Territories and Alberta.

Ministers' Statement 30-12(2): International Women's Day  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in 1977 the United Nations passed a resolution recognizing March 8 as the day for celebrating women's rights. All Northerners should be proud of the contribution women have made and are making in their communities. They are providing commitmen

Ministers' Statement 28-12(2): Consultation With Women's Groups  (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to fulfill a commitment I made to this House. As Minister responsible for the Status of Women I said I would consult with women's groups to get first hand their comments and concerns on the situation involving PaulQuassa, his rec

Question O202-12(2): National Forest Strategy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I will provide the Member with the paper. Thank you.