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Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

I heard part of what he said and he was referring to baby seals. Obviously, that’s not a big issue with baby seals up here. It’s a different way of harvesting, but it would probably be more effective.

Mr. Cherry, when he was asked about it, didn’t apologize. He just said that he was thinking out loud or something to that effect and it’s probably better if we wrote to the guys that pay his salary to complain about it. Every time he comes on, turn your TV off. Thank you.

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Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

I’m not aware of any other Legislature that has passed this motion, but I’m sure that once we have the actual roundtable that the majority of them will do the same. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

I always understood that holding a roundtable was the whole purpose of the motion. The Member is indicating that just conveying it to other provinces and territories was all that was required and I’ll confirm that it has gone forward and I’ll provide the Member with copies. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

I’ll get our crackerjack team together and we’ll come up with some options. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

I’d be pleased to explore this further with the Member. I think it would be a question of what form would be the best one to use. We have a number of different avenues where we meet with community leaders in the Sahtu, but I’d be pleased to explore this further with the Member. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m very pleased to recognize some important visitors to the gallery today. I’d like to recognize Celine Proctor, government services officer, Fort Good Hope; also Priscilla Betsaka, government services officer, Nahanni Butte; and Dan O’Neill, regional director. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

It’s a program decision. It’s not based on whether a position is filled or vacant. It’s what’s in the best interests of fulfilling this decentralization priority of this government.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

I’ll be in contact with others in the fur industry that we interact with and we’ll take appropriate action. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the piece that the Member heard on the radio this morning shows that we have to be very vigilant in protecting our way of life. The fact that people in the Northwest Territories, and not only northern Canada but other places in Canada practice a way of life where they harvest animals and use it for food and clothing. So every opportunity we have to make sure people and the public are educated on these matters, we will do. I heard that the Environment Minister called for an apology, so we are prepared to do something similar. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 55)

Thank you. My office always acts immediately on motions that are passed in this House. So I’ll just have to go back. I’m pretty sure that the letters have gone out and I’ll go back and dig those letters out and provide copies to the Member. Thank you.